Freedom of information response

Publication date:

Thursday 13 June 2024

Request:

We write to request inspection records for Southend Rd, Essex and the immediate

surrounding area from 01/01/21 to present since we have received notification of a personal injury claim arising from a defect in the road. We require street inspection records to include, driven surveys, walk- about surveys and any other general maintenance records.

For the sake of completeness, we should appreciate confirmation as to whether a s81 notice was issued in relation to the subject defect. We have searched our database and have been unable to locate a s81 notice.

Please confirm if such notice exists and if so, please provide a copy.

Please also advise/provide:

· How often inspections are undertaken

· The method of inspection and provide

· A copy of your inspection policy

What is classed as an actionable defect

Response:

Please see attached and below:

Question	Answer
Please confirm if such notice exists and if so, please provide a copy	See attached – 2 No. PDFs
How often inspections are undertaken	Southend Rd Carriageway driven survey – 2 monthly / Southend Rd Carriageway & Footway walked survey – Annually (results attached)
The method of inspection and provide a copy of your inspection policy (Page 16)	https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/sites/default/files/assets/documents/highways-maintenance-strategy-202310-v01.pdf
What is classed as an actionable defect (Page 9-10)