Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Lightwood and Aphra Brandreth

Thursday 16th July 2026 Commons Chamber

[Aphra Brandreth (Chester South and Eddisbury) (Con)]

Baddington bridge has been under a 7.5 tonne weight restriction since September 2025, with an hour-long diversion, leading to significant additional costs for local businesses and farms. Without a workable alternative, some drivers are ignoring the restriction, causing damage and disruption to country roads and nearby bridges. Will the Minister work with me and urgently review Cheshire East council’s application to the structures fund, so that we can reopen the bridge as soon as possible?

[Simon Lightwood]

I will of course meet the hon. Lady. Applications for the structures fund are still open, and we will make a decision in due course on any applications made.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Lightwood and Aphra Brandreth

Thursday 26th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Simon Lightwood]

I thank the Chair of the Select Committee for that question. I am studying the APPG’s report in detail. Illegal e-bikes are clearly dangerous and have no place on our roads. I would be happy to meet her to discuss it further.

[Aphra Brandreth (Chester South and Eddisbury) (Con)]

My constituent Paul cycles more than 1,000 km a month all across the country, but he tells me that Cheshire’s roads are among the worst. Poor roads are dangerous for all road users, so does the Minister agree that national guidance for pothole repair policy must properly reflect the needs of cyclists alongside motorists? We must urgently improve road conditions for everyone.