Money Paid out in Compensation Due to Potholes 2026

Request

It relates to potholes in your local authority. Please note there are two parts to my request.

 

(1) What is the total amount of money paid out in compensation due to potholes in the 12 months up to 1 May 2025? Compensation could be paid for reasons including, but not limited to, accidents, damage to property.  

 

(2) What is the total amount of money paid out in compensation due to potholes in the time period 2 May 2025 up to 20 March 2026? Compensation could be paid for reasons including, but not limited to, accidents, damage to property.  

Decision

Responses detailed here

 

1. The total amount in compensation for pothole claims is £51,352.01 for the 12months up to 1st May 2025

 

2.  The total amount of compensation due to potholes between 2/5/25 and 20/03/26 is £9,767.68

Reference number
15945990
Date request received
23 March 2026
Date of decision
22 April 2026