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Government unwilling to confront utility companies over streetworks, MPs say

Peter Stonham
19 September 2025
 

The Commons Transport Committee has expressed disappointment with the Government’s response to its recent report on street works, saying it has rejected the majority of its recommendations which sought to reduce the disruption caused by lengthy and often repeated works by utility companies including the wider adoption of lane rental schemes by local authorities, and extension of the reinstatement warranty period from two to five years (LTT919).

Committee Chair Ruth Cadbury said “The...

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