Code of practice for the co-ordination of street works and works for road purposes and related matters (4th ed., rev. Oct. 2012)

This code of practice provides practical guidance and advice for street authorities and undertakers in England on their legal responsibilities in relation to street or highway works including: the need to balance potentially conflicting interests of road users; the importance of co-operation, regular communications and local liaison meetings between street authorities, undertakers and other interested parties; the importance of respecting the objectives of streets subject to special controls; taking account of the needs of all road users, including those with disabilities, whether they are pedestrians, equestrians, cyclists or drivers, at all stages of the planning and execution of street works