Oster Fen Lane, Claypole, Lincs

Inspections are carried out by a Highways Officer in a slow moving vehicle. The last inspection prior to your incident was on 26/09/2026 and the Highways Inspector involved confirms that there were no safety issues present at this time.

The Council contends that the alleged defect was not present, or not present at a size that would have presented a danger, at the time of the inspection. How was this checked in the future?

Please elaborate.

1) Can I also have evidence of this 'inspection' and its outcome. My accident happened between these 2 time stamps and there was no evidence this was due to be done, please provide evidence of this time stamped.

2) Can I see the order number that was raised due to below inspection and further details please.

The defect that is the subject of your claim, was noted on a ad-hoc inspection on 26/01/2026 and as a result a 80 day order was raised, under Works Order number 5855084. This was completed on 16/04/2026.

1) The attached Street History Report shows the Inspection carried out on 26/9/2025 (highlighted yellow). Please note this report has been redacted to remove personal details.

2) The attached Street History Report shows details of all inspections and works carried out between the two date stamps. Please note this report has been redacted to remove personal details.

3) The attached Street History Report shows details of all works raised on the ad-hoc inspection on 26/1/2026 and works order 5855084 is highlighted in yellow. Please note this report has been redacted to remove personal details.

Should you require the attachment mentioned above please contact customerinformationservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk with the below reference number and this can be provided.