Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Deferred
Reinstatement defect inspection process ineffective due to weak incentives for utility companies.
Conclusion
The process whereby authorities inspect reinstatements for defects after works are complete is not working as well as it should be, with weak incentives for utility companies to fix the defects promptly, or at all, once they have been found during an inspection. (Conclusion, Paragraph 44)
Government Response Summary
The government focused on the existing Street Manager platform's open data for street works and its use by third-party services, rather than addressing the problems with the inspection process for reinstatements or incentives for fixing defects.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
We agree that up to date and accessible information on street works is essential for residents, businesses, and road users to plan their journeys effectively and minimise disruption. To support this, the Department for Transport streams open data from the Street Manager platform, which includes detailed information on both live and planned street works across England. This data is freely available for use by developers, local authorities, and technology providers, and is already being integrated into a range of digital services, including websites, mobile apps, and satellite navigation systems. 4 1601-HAUCUK-Common-principles-of-good-collaboration-v3.pdf We are aware over 170 organisations, developers and technology companies are actively incorporating Street Manager data into their products, helping to improve journey planning and public awareness. The Department will continue to engage with the tech sector to encourage wider use of this data. Given the strength of the existing market and the widespread uptake of Street Manager data, we do not believe there is a need for the Government to develop a separate public-facing platform. Instead, our focus will remain on ensuring the data is accurate, comprehensive, and timely so that third- party services can continue to innovate and meet the needs of users.