Local Roads (Investment) Bill

A Bill to make provision about the maintenance and repair of roads by local authorities in England; to make provision for prescribing the use of funds for this purpose; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

7 December 2018

In Plain English

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The Local Roads (Investment) Bill would set rules for how local councils in England maintain and repair the roads in their areas. It would also require that funds allocated for road maintenance be used in a prescribed way. The aim is to improve the condition of local roads by making funding use clearer and more accountable.

Key Points

It applies to England and places duties on local authorities to maintain and repair local roads.
It creates provisions for prescribing how money set aside for road maintenance must be used.
The bill seeks to improve road conditions through clearer funding rules and proper use of funds.
Sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope; introduced as a Private Members' Bill; first reading in 2017, second reading in 2018.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. No further stages have been completed (as of the information provided).

Who is affected?

Local authorities in England (county councils and unitary authorities)Road users in England (drivers, cyclists, pedestrians)Residents and businesses that rely on local roadsHighway maintenance contractors and workers

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Sept 2017

2nd readingCommons

23 Nov 2018

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Local Roads (Investment)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.