Scottlethorpe Road, Edenham, Bourne, PE10 0LN - Find a freedom of information request

Request

In support of a current highways claim application could you please provide the following information for the Scottlethorpe Road, Edenham, Bourne, PE10 0LN. The stretch of road I have particular interest in is between Randall's farm and Quarry cottage.The request is for information prior to the incident date the 11th May 2025.

Requesting:

1) Dates of all safety inspections undertaken on the carriageway in the two years preceding the date of your incident.

2) Details of all carriageway defects identified during safety inspections in the two years preceding your incident.

3) Details of how carriageway safety inspections are undertaken, including whether walked or driven, the speed of the inspection vehicle and the number of persons in the vehicle.

4) The intended frequency of carriageway safety inspections.

5) Details of all complaints and/or enquiries relating to the carriageway, received in the two years preceding your incident.

6) The hierarchy classification.

7) The road/section number.

8) The defect intervention criteria adopted in relation to the identification of all categories of carriageway potholes (in other words, this means how they define a pothole as requiring attention).

9) The time period(s) adopted between identification and repair (temporary and permanent) of all categories of carriageway defects.

10) Whether or not the authority has formally adopted all or part of the standards contained within the national code of practice for highways maintenance management.

Decision

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1-2) See site history report attached

3-4) As per HIAMP (See link below)

5-7) See site history report attached

8-9) As per HIAMP (See link below)

10) The Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Plan (HIAMP) reflects the approach outlined in the Code of Practice "Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure". This Code of Practice serves as a guidance document to Local Authorities, encouraging them to implement a RiskBased Approach within their service. This document demonstrates our continued commitment to a Risk-Based Approach, whilst taking into account the specific local factors that define our County. We have, for some time been committed to developing a consistent, proactive approach towards our service. Therefore, we are continuing to demonstrate best practice with regards to Asset Management. Link to HIAMP

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/8423/highways-infrastructure-assetmanagement-plan-hiamp

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

Reference number
FOI 12421097
Date request received
14/05/25
Date of decision
11/06/25