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We want to strengthen local authorities' powers, create the new position of road works commissioner and give new powers in that respect.However, we recognise that utility companies will still need to carry out road works.
We do not, however, know whether the increase will continue. In the latest quarter, the number of sequestrations in Scotland showed an increase of 66 per cent on the comparable period in the previous year.