FOI Request - Pothole Data

Request 101003974091

I am currently conducting research for an upcoming article in Country Life magazine examining the state of road maintenance across countryside councils, with a particular focus on potholes. I would be very grateful if you could assist by providing the following information relating to your authority:

1. The number of potholes recorded in the most recent reporting period available

2. Comparable figures for the same period in previous years

3. The total annual amount paid out in compensation to drivers for pothole-related damage

4. An outline of your compensation scheme, including eligibility criteria and process

5. Your assessment of why pothole prevalence may have changed in recent years

6. Details of any measures being taken to address the issue, including new methods or technologies (for example, use of innovative repair machinery or materials)

7. Whether factors such as increased vehicle sizes or climate change are considered to be contributing to road deterioration

8. Your current road resurfacing schedule, particularly for rural or country roads, and whether widely cited figures such as resurfacing occurring once every 100+ years are accurate in your case