A Bill to place a duty on local highways agencies and local transport authorities to make provisions safeguarding wildlife on roads passing through, or adjacent to, specified protected areas; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Wendy MortonConservative
1 February 2017
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The Local Authority Roads (Wildlife Protection) Bill would require local highways agencies and local transport authorities to put in place measures that protect wildlife on roads that pass through, or run beside, protected areas. It imposes a duty on those authorities to make provisions to safeguard wildlife as part of road planning and management. The aim is to reduce harm to wildlife from road traffic and promote wildlife-friendly road management near protected areas.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it moves forward, it would go to committee for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings before possible passage to the Lords.
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4 Jul 2016
This Bill has been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.
This Bill was expected to have its second reading on Friday 3 February 2017. The Bill had its first reading on 4 July 2016 through the Presentation procedure.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring MP Wendy Morton.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
