FOI Request - Damaged Vehicles due to Potholes

Request 101003212769

I would like to request the following information, please.

1. In each of the past five years (a) how many times have council vehicles been damaged due to potholes and (b) what has been the cost of repairs?

2. In each of the past five years (a) how many claims for compensation have been received from members of the public due to vehicles being damaged by potholes and (b) how much was paid out in compensation?

Response 08-02-2023

1. Not held. This information is not recorded. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.

2. Please Note:  Payments are reimbursements for damage/loss through insurance – not compensation.

2022/2023 - Nil claims - 0 claims settled to date. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.
2021/2022 - 21 claims - 1 claim settled
2020/2021 - 46 claims - 3 claims settled
2019/2020 - 17 claims - 2 claims settled
2018/2019 - 37 claims - 2 claims settled