| answer text |
<p>The maintenance and safety of unadopted roads or private streets are the responsibility
of the land owner. The decision on whether or not local authorities adopt roads, and
therefore maintain them at the public expense, rests with each individual local highway
authority.</p><p> </p><p>To help improve the process around road adoption for new
developments, my department has been working with housebuilders and local authorities
on the production of an Advice Note. This was published for consultation in January
2016 and the final version should be published later this year.</p>
|
 |
