FOI Request - Pothole Damage

Request 101003769221

I am requesting a breakdown of the number of reported incidences to your local authority of pothole damage to (1) LCVs and vans between 3,000 and 3,500kg and (2) cars that required repairs in 2024, and a breakdown of the total costs of the repairs by vehicle type in 2024.

In particular, can you provide me with:??

1.  The total number of reported incidences of pothole damage to LCVs and vans between 3,000 and 3,500kg in 2024, that required vehicle repairs.

2.  The total number of reported incidences of pothole damage to cars in 2024, that required vehicle repairs.

3.  The total costs of repairs reported as a result of pothole damage to LCVs and vans between 3,000 and 3,500kg in 2024.

4.  The total costs of repairs reported as a result of pothole damage to cars in 2024.  

Clarification sought 16-04-2025

Clarification received 17-04-2025

Response 09-05-2025

1. The specific information asked for is not held. Information not held. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.

2. 26 reported incidences of pothole damage.

3. The specific information asked for is not held. Information not held. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.

4. 25 repudiated, <5* settled, total paid out £81.95 (we do not hold details on the repair amounts; we can only confirm the amount we pay out in claims).

Please note, the low numbers associated with this response may result in the identification of individuals. Therefore numbers between 1 and 5 have
been redacted and marked with <5 instead. This response is exempt under Section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - personal information.