Sandwell MBC permits scheme allows the authority to control and coordinate works on the highway undertaken by utility providers and highways authority own schemes (promoters). Promoters must apply for permission to undertake work, the authority decide whether to grant the permit and identify any restrictions that should be applied (i.e. restrictions on times of day when the work can be carried out)

Roadworks are a necessity to enable utilities and highway authority works to be carried out in order to renew, improve and install infrastructure. As this works take up valuable road space it is important that the impact is minimised in terms of congestion and delays on the road network.