Freedom of information response

Pothole Damage Claims

Publication date: 
Friday 2 June 2023
Request: 

1) How many claims has the Council received from motorists in the last 12 months (to most recent available) because of damage caused by potholes?

2) How many of these claims were successful?

3) What is the total amount that has been paid out as a result of the successful claims?

Response: 
  1. How many claims has the Council received from motorists in the last 12 months (to most recent available) because of damage caused by potholes?

      Total number of Public Liability claims received from motorists due to vehicle damage caused by potholes between 01/04/2022 to 23/03/2023: 14 claims

  1. How many of these claims were successful?

       0 Please Note: 13 of the 14 claims are still open and are not yet finalised/closed with a confirmed decision

  1. What is the total amount that has been paid out as a result of the successful claims?

       £0

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Request reference:
FOI 12763