Highways Lane Rental report
Kingston Council recently defeated a motion for a dedicated roadworks officer, citing a forthcoming lane rental scheme as a solution.
Kingston Council recently defeated a motion in October 2026 that called for a dedicated officer to address roadworks and traffic delays. Opponents argued that existing measures and a forthcoming lane rental scheme are more appropriate solutions for managing road disruptions, which aim to incentivise faster completion of works by charging utility companies a daily fee for occupying road space.
The motion, proposed by Councillor Ian George on behalf of the Conservative Group, sought to explore options for a dedicated officer post to improve traffic flow and proactively liaise with contractors. No further council discussions or decisions regarding the Highways Lane Rental report are currently scheduled.
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