Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
The scheme, approved by transport minister Norman Baker on 20 July, will give all 10 councils in Greater Manchester more powers to co-ordinate road works and take action if companies break the rules – including issuing fines of up to £5,000.
It follows other schemes rolled out elsewhere in the country, but will be the first to be administered by a central body – Transport for Greater Manchester – rather than individual councils. The scheme requires anyone carrying out road works to apply for a permit in advance and allows councils to set conditions on timing, coordination and the amount of road space left available to road users. The authorities are Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.
Baker said: “I am pleased to be able to give the go ahead for this permit scheme. Although we all know that road works are sometimes unavoidable, the disruption they cause can be a hugely frustrating for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians as well as costing businesses time and money. That is why it is important that councils use the powers they have to make sure utility firms carry out works with consideration. We are determined to tackle problem road works and make sure that those who dig up the road are made accountable.”
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Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
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