MPs call for unspent £2.2bn levy funds to fix roads
Summary
MPs are urging the government to let councils use unspent Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) receipts to repair roads and reduce the backlog of carriageway maintenance. The APPG for Better Roads argues that existing and future CIL funds could be directed more transparently and effectively towards highway resurfacing and pothole prevention.
Why it matters
For residential property surveyors, local infrastructure quality can affect access, amenity, and perceptions of value, particularly where road condition is a material consideration. The article also highlights potential changes to how CIL is applied, which is relevant to development viability and planning-related advice.
Key points
- MPs want councils to use unspent CIL funds for road repairs.
- More than £2.2bn in CIL contributions reportedly remains unspent in England and Wales.
- The APPG says only a minority of respondents use CIL for highway improvements.
- The report calls for legislative changes and clearer guidance on CIL use.
- The aim is to address the carriageway repair backlog and prevent potholes.
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