Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 5
5
Accepted
Set out specific changes to Safety Code for improved street works accessibility, incorporating DPTAC advice.
Conclusion
We ask the Department to set out specific changes that have been made to the new Safety Code of Practice to improve accessibility during street works and how advice from DPTAC has been incorporated. (Recommendation, Paragraph 28) 31 Managing the impact on roads and pavements
Government Response Summary
The government commits to engaging with HAUC to review the existing two-cycle inspection cap, to understand if changes are needed due to evolving operational challenges or new evidence. The aim is to ensure the regulatory framework supports timely and cost-effective repairs and improves reinstatement quality.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
We acknowledge that this is an area that may benefit from further review to ensure the current framework remains fit for purpose. While the existing two-cycle inspection cap was previously agreed with by HAUC as a balanced approach, we recognise that operational challenges and stakeholder experiences may have evolved. We will therefore engage with HAUC to understand whether their position has changed or if new evidence has emerged that would justify revisiting this aspect of the regime. We remain committed to working collaboratively with industry and local authorities to improve reinstatement quality and compliance, and to ensure that the regulatory framework supports timely and cost-effective repairs.