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2nd Report - Managing the impact of street works
Transport Committee
HC 522
Published 3 July 2025
Government response
2nd Special Report - Managing the impact of street works: Government Response · published 12 Sep 2025
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Department failed to investigate financial impacts of increasing guarantee period despite commitment.
Conclusion
It was disappointing to hear that, having said in 2019 that further investigation was needed into the financial impacts of increasing the guarantee period, the Department has not undertaken any further work on the issues. This is an inefficient use …
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Government Response Summary
The government outlines the current oversight and dispute resolution framework for street works in England and commits to engaging with HAUC (UK) to understand if existing processes for dispute resolution, performance monitoring, and legislative application could be enhanced. It also states it will continue to engage with the Scottish government regarding their Road Works Commissioner.
Department for Transport
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