Councils refused seven out of 10 claims because they were not aware the pothole existed, which is permitted under the Highways Act 1980

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Southampton

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United Kingdom

Pothole compensation claims double in a year - how to claim

The Local Government Association estimates there is a £16.3bn backlog of repairs on local roads.

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Pothole damage compensation claims rise in South East

Just 15% of claims made last year resulted in pay-outs

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Evgeny Lebedev

London

Greater London

Pothole compensation claims double in a year – but a tiny number are successful

The number of pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain doubled in a year, according to new analysis.

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Ketley

Shropshire

Pothole compensation claims double in a year

RAC research found 20,432 claims were submitted to 18 local authorities with the largest road networks in 2023, compared with 8,327 in 2022.

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Geraldine Mary Harmsworth

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Carron Greig

Gannett

The Echo UK

Basildon

Essex

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RAC research found 20,432 claims were submitted to 18 local authorities with the largest road networks in 2023, compared with 8,327 in 2022.  The number of pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain doubled in a year, according to new analysis. RAC research found 20,432 claims were submitted to 18 local authorities with the largest road networks in 2023, compared with 8,327 in 2022. Of the councils which provided data, Surrey County…

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Pothole compensation claims double in a year – but a tiny number are successful – UK Times

A huge rise in pothole compensation claims has been revealed, but the new data suggests just 15% of local authorities end up paying towards vehicle repairs.

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