FOI Request - Pothole Compensation
Request 101003920573
1. The number of pothole compensation claims received
a) 24/25
b) 23/24
c) 22/23
d) 21/22
e) 20/21
2. The number of pothole compensation claims paid out
a) 24/25
b) 23/24
c) 22/23
d) 21/22
e) 20/21
3. The amount the council paid out in pothole compensation claims
a) 24/25
b) 23/24
c) 22/23
d) 21/22
e) 20/21
Response 19-02-2026
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
| 1. | 21 | 48 | 16 | 59 | 35 | 14 |
| 2. | <5* | <5* | <5* | 8 | <5* | <5* |
| 3. | £25,632.32 | £13,251.52 | £1,067.79 | £1,269.52 | £506.10 | £750.00 |
*The low numbers associated with this response may result in the identification of individuals, therefore numbers between 1 and 5 have been redacted. This response is exempt under Section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - personal information.
Please Note: Payments are reimbursements for damage/loss through insurance – not compensation
All claims and legal costs are covered in our insurance premium