Local Roads (Investment) Bill

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

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

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This Bill would set out how local authorities in England should maintain and repair local roads and to provide for investment in that work, with related purposes. It aims to give clear rules and responsibilities for keeping local roads in good repair.

Key Points

Applies to England and focuses on maintenance and repair of local roads by local authorities (councils).
Includes provisions for investment in local road maintenance and related connected matters.
Sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
Originating in the House of Commons and currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons (first reading took place on 10 February 2020).
Part of transport policy; would move through the standard parliamentary stages if progressed.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move on to committee stage and subsequent readings, before moving to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Local authorities (councils) in England responsible for road maintenanceResidents and businesses that rely on local roadsRoad users in England, including drivers, cyclists and pedestriansCouncil workers and contractors involved in road maintenance and repair

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

10 Feb 2020

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

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.