FOI request (FOIR-706140421)

Potholes

Requested Tue 15 April 2025
Responded Tue 22 April 2025

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:

a. 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.

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

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

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

---

Response

Information not held.

All aspects of roads and footpaths, including potholes, is dealt with by East Sussex County Council Highways, please visit their website for further information:

https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk