New Roads and Streetworks Act
Islington Council is currently addressing concerns regarding disruptive roadworks, particularly those by Thames Water, under the New Roads and Streetworks Act.
Islington Council's Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee heard in October 2026 that Thames Water was identified as the primary contributor to roadworks disruption in the borough. The utility company was responsible for 790 out of 1,759 immediate works applications between April 2025 and March 2026. A streetworks manager for Islington Council stated these immediate works, which require only two hours' notice after commencement, pose the greatest challenge for network management.
The New Roads and Streetworks Act is legislation governing the management of streetworks in the UK, setting out the framework for how utility companies and local authorities manage road interventions. No upcoming meetings or further developments specifically concerning the Act are currently scheduled in the provided material.
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