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Payouts Average £390 as Claims by Drivers Rocket 90 per Cent
Pothole claims to councils surged by 90% over three years, with only 26% resulting in payouts and Derbyshire seeing the largest rise, RAC data shows.
- RAC research found 53,015 claims were submitted to 177 local authorities in 2024, with Glasgow City Council's total more than doubling to 2,794, the second-largest rise.
- After years of underinvestment, the Department for Transport spokeswoman said the government is investing £7.3 billion to help councils resurface roads and address potholes, while the Local Government Association spokesperson warned local road networks have deteriorated, limiting councils' maintenance ability.
- Derbyshire County Council reported claims jumped from 224 to 3,307 and Oxfordshire County Council recorded a 297% rise from 488 to 1,941 in the three-year comparison .
- Only 26% of claims resulted in payouts last year, with average payments of £390 falling short of the RAC's typical repair cost of £590 for drivers.
- Glasgow City Council said it has seen a substantial reduction this year, while Oxfordshire County Council invested nearly £14.5 million in surface dressing since April 2024.
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