dedicated officer
Kingston Council recently defeated a motion to create a dedicated officer role for managing roadworks and traffic delays.
In October 2026, Kingston Council councillors defeated a motion to create a dedicated officer post to tackle roadworks and traffic delays. Opponents argued that existing measures and a forthcoming lane rental scheme were more appropriate solutions, while Councillor Ian George, who proposed the motion, stated that current approaches were not working.
The proposed role aimed to improve traffic flow and proactively liaise with contractors to prevent regular road digging, addressing the inconvenience caused by poorly managed roadworks.
Key facts
- A motion for a dedicated officer to tackle roadworks and traffic delays was defeated by Kingston Council in October 2026. Source
- The motion was proposed by Councillor Ian George on behalf of the Conservative Group. Source
- Opponents of the motion cited existing measures and a forthcoming lane rental scheme as more appropriate solutions. Source
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