Are councils responsible for cleaning roadwork mess?

There’s work going on just behind my house but its causing plenty of dirt, sediment etc. to gather on the road. Can I have the council ensure that something is done about it, such as the builders cleaning up the mess, etc.? It is quite a nuisance and doesn’t make the street look particularly good. And I’m not the only one, a few other neighbours aren't happy either. It’s not the biggest deal in the world but we’d prefer if there wasn’t that much of a mess on the road.

Asked by Everson on 24th Feb 2021
Expert Trade Answers
"Yes they should be cleaning the road and any other mess left contact head office tell them you want it cleaned"
Answered on 29th Mar 2021 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
"Yes they are responsible, put a complaint in and im sure there send a road sweeper there when they have completed."
Answered on 24th Feb 2021 - Member since Feb 2019 - report
"Unfortunately, the people responsible for making the mess are liable. Contact the council and they will ensure the mess will be cleared up at the cost of the person responsible"
Answered on 1st Mar 2021 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"Yes they are but they usually take an awefull long time to actually get out there ..keep calling and log your complaint"
Answered on 27th Jul 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
"Hi, the contractors who are doing the job are liable for the road you can go to the council and complain about it or go and see the site manager and explain to him before contacting the council if there is nothing done about it ..."
Answered on 27th Feb 2021 - Member since May 2020 - report
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