Under the provisions of S.74 of the New Roads and Street Works Act a local authority is allowed to fine utility companies for their occupation of the highway where works are unreasonably prolonged.
1. How much did you levy in fines against companies for such misdemeanours in
(i) 2022/23
£16,300
and (ii) 2023/24?
£280,300
2. In this two-year period please answer the following questions in relation to the biggest fine you imposed on a utility firm under S.74.
(i) How big was the fine?
£65,000
(ii) Who was it brought against? Please provide the name and address of the firm?
National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West), Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, PL31 1DE
(iii) Please provide the name of the site and the name of the highway in your authority that the penalty relates to? (So this should be the name of the road and then a more specific area in that road if it is very long).
Rear George and Dragon, Mayors Avenue, Dartmouth
(iv) What date were the works planned to start and finish?
19/06/23 – 26/06/23
(v) How many days did the works overrun?
17 (calendar days).
13 (working days)
(vi) Is any amount of the fine still outstanding and if so, how much?
No