Failed Surface Dressing

Request

1) The number of complaints received to date regarding the condition, loose chippings, damage to vehicles following the failed surface dressing that took place on 18/08/2024. (Complaints from 18/08/24 ' Present Date)



2) The number of claims received in relation to motor vehicle damage as a result of road condition/surface dressing on Newark Road between 18/08/2024 to

18/07/2025



3) The number of claims accepted and paid out by Lincolnshire County Council relating to vehicle damage caused by failed surface dressing/excess stone loose chippings on Newark Road between 18/08/2024 to 18/07/2025



4) The number of claims accepted and paid out by Lincolnshire County Council across all roads and highways under the responsibility of Lincolnshire County Council in the previous 12 months between 18/07/2024 to 18/07/2025

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. One.

 

Please note that we do not raise complaints for damage caused to vehicles, as customers are advised to submit a compensation claim via Legal Services.

 

2. 1

 

3. 0

 

4. 104

Reference number
13271922
Date request received
4 August 2025
Date of decision
26 September 2025