Request 101004082309

I am after information relating to compensation applications from the public for damage caused to their cars by drivers hitting potholes.

In particular, are you able to provide me with:

1. The number and value (in £) of compensation claims your council received per month relating to damage caused by drivers hitting potholes. Please provide figures for each of the following years broken down by calendar month:

a.           2026 (so far)

b.           2025

c.           2024

d.           2023

2. Of the above claims received, please provide the number of claims that were accepted, broken down by calendar month. Please provide figures for each of the following years:

a.           2026 (so far)

b.           2025

c.           2024

d.           2023

3. Of the claims that were accepted as per Question 2, please provide the financial total that was paid out to drivers, broken down by calendar month. Please provide figures for each of the following years:

a.           2026 (so far)

b.           2025

c.           2024

d.           2023

Response 12-Nov-2026

Please see the attached document with the results. With regards to Question 1 we have provided the total number of claims received and Question 3 the total overall paid out. We do not receive a value for the initial claim only what is paid out.