A councillor’s guide to better streetworks
Streetworks are vital. Installing, repairing and replacing utilities often requires digging up the roads. Yet coordinating streetworks often seems strangely difficult. The disruption they cause often seems out of proportion to the work required. They frustrate citizens, businesses and elected leaders - leaving many people wondering if the system could be improved.
This report provides an overview of emerging and best practice in streetworks.
It is aimed at councillors who want to understand the context on streetworks, and explore what their authorities can do differently to reduce disruption.