Pothole damage claims in the UK doubled in 2023, but only 15% received payouts averaging £260.

Pothole compensation claims in the UK have doubled from 8,327 in 2022 to 20,432 in 2023, but only 15% of these claims resulted in payouts, averaging £260. The RAC estimates typical repair costs at £460. Gloucestershire County Council had the highest refusal rate at 98%. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £500 million increase in funding to fix an additional one million potholes in 2024/25.

November 21, 2024
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