Freedom of information response

1. How many personal injury claims were made against the council during 17 April 2022 to 17 April 2023? Total Number of Personal Injury Claims Received Between 17 April 2022 to 17 April 2023: 37

2. What were the causes of these claims, for example, potholes and slips, trips and falls?

3. How much did the council pay out in compensation in personal injury claims during this time? Total Amount of Compensation Paid for Personal Injury Claims Received Between 17 April 2022 to 17 April 2023 as of 25/04/2023: £2,000.

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