Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer given to WPQ 3302, what a) timeline they are putting in place to review and complete their assessment of the applications submitted to the Structures Fund and b) what timeline do they expect Local Authorities to complete the work once their application has been approved.

Local highway authorities have until 3 August to put forward proposed schemes for investment. The Department will then assess these proposals and announce funding in the Autumn. Local highway authorities will need to complete delivery of schemes by the end of March 2030.