Written Question · S2W-19547 · Session 2
What redress citizens have when protracted works carried out on roads by local authorities result in financial losses for business and nois…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what redress citizens have when protracted works carried out on roads by local authorities result in financial losses for business and noise nuisance and disruption for local residents.
The answer
Local authorities have powers under Section 1 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to manage and maintain all public roads in their area.
Any redress for financial losses incurred by business and noise nuisance and disruption for local residents when such works have been carried out is a legal matter between the affected parties.
Any redress for financial losses incurred by business and noise nuisance and disruption for local residents when such works have been carried out is a legal matter between the affected parties.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-19547 by reference.