1. How many unfixed potholes are there currently recorded under the council authority?
As of 25th January there are 1,395 unfixed potholes.
2. How much has the council spent on pothole repairs in the last 3 years – can this be broken down by year? (From January 2021-December 2023) – Up to and including any data held for January 2024.
We do not hold expenditure information relating specifically to potholes. Expenditure on potholes is contained within the total expenditure on Highway safety defect repairs, which is set out below:
2020/21 £5,250,578.60
2021/22 £4,886,806.31
2022/23 £7,276.074.47
2023/24 £5,933,883.67 (to date)
3. How much has the council paid out in compensation claims and legal fees relating to vehicle damage caused by potholes since Jan 2022-Dec 2023 (up to and including any data held for Jan 2024)?
£149,245 has been paid out in claim settlements and legal costs since 1st January 2022