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Simple terms explainer:
Councils can carry out a set number of paid‑for inspections on roadworks while they are happening and after they have been completed. These inspections help the council check that utility companies and contractors are following the required safety rules for working on streets, and that any holes or trenches they dig are properly filled and restored afterwards, in line with the national standards.
Legal status
Discretionary
Duty category
Roads and transport
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Scottish Collaboration of Transportation Specialists (SCOTS)
Transport Scotland
Road Safety Scotland
Road and Utility Companies Scotland Committee (RAUCS)
Mobility and Access Committee Scotland (MACS)
Standards and frameworks
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