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Local Government: Video Recordings

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20437

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers councils have to charge individuals and companies for filming on public highways; and whether her Department has published guidance.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Local highway authorities are responsible for managing highways within their areas and determining the arrangements for filming on those highways. Authorities may charge for services associated with filming, such as road closures, traffic management, permits or licences where they have the relevant legal powers to do so. The Department has not published guidance specifically on charging for filming on public highways.

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