Freedom of information response
Potholes: numbers and pay-outs
The National Highways definition of the Local Road Network is that portion of the Road Network for which a Local Government is responsible, and is eligible for funding from the State Government to operate and maintain.
With this in mind, for the last full year for which figures are available, please would you disclose:
1. The total number of potholes reported to your council across your Local Road Network.
2. The total amount of money spent compensating drivers for successful claims for vehicle damage from potholes in your Local Road Network.
3. The total value of funding allocated by your council for road maintenance, relating directly to pothole reports and repairs across your Local Road Network.
1. The total number of potholes reported to your council across your Local Road Network. Use this link Potholes filled | Potholes | Thurrock Council
2. The total amount of money spent compensating drivers for successful claims for vehicle damage from potholes in your Local Road Network.
|
Payments Made Between |
Total Paid To Claimants For Successful Public Liability Vehicle Damage Claims Caused By Potholes |
|
01 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 |
£0 |
3. The total value of funding allocated by your council for road maintenance, relating directly to pothole reports and repairs across your Local Road Network.
|
Funding type |
23/24 budget (£) |
|
Revenue |
50,000 |
|
Capital |
2,107,453 |
|
Total |
2,157,453 |