FOI Request - Pothole Numbers and Compensation

Request 101003774335

1.  The number of potholes recorded by the council in 2024 (if the council does not record the number of potholes, then could we please have the number of work instructions to repair potholes)

2.  The number of potholes recorded by the council so far in 2025 (if the council does not record the number of potholes, then could we please have the number of work instructions to repair potholes)

3.  The amount of compensation paid by the council as a result of damage related to potholes in 2024

4.  The amount of compensation paid by the council as a result of damage related to potholes so far in 2025

5.  The longest time taken to fix a pothole in 2024 (days between it being reported to it being repaired)

6.  The longest time taken to fix a pothole so far in 2025 (days between it being reported to it being repaired)

Response 15-05-2025

1. 8010 (* this is the number of works instructions raised to repair potholes).

2. 2877 (* this is the number of works instructions raised to repair potholes).

3. Total amount paid for Claims 2024 - £81.95

4. No payments made so far in 2025

5. 471 days (this is the longest time to complete an instruction raised in 2024).

6. 113 days (this is the longest time to complete an instruction raised in 2025).

Please Note:  Payments are reimbursements for damage/loss through insurance and not compensation. All claims and legal costs are covered in our insurance premium.