Volumetric concrete mixers

Early day motion 2132, tabled 27 October 2025 by James McMurdock (Independent). Signed by 1 member.

That this House regrets the negative impact on local businesses the planned phase-out of heavier Volumetric Concrete Mixers (VCMs) will have; expresses concern that the change may lead to increased traffic and emissions; notes that increased load effects are relevant and valid factor in this decision, but it does not substitute for estimates of the impact of the frequency and cost of road and bridge repairs; and calls on the Government to produce a report considering the impact on road repairs and costs of one heavier VCM compared with multiple traditional drum mixers and a concrete pump lorry and thereafter to review the decision to phase out heavier vehicles in line with this important research.

Signatures by party: Independent 1.