A Hole Lot More Bother

Compensation claims for vehicles damaged by potholes have risen for the third year running. A shocking £93million was paid out to motorists making claims against councils in England last year, and that didn't include London. The figure is 9.6 per cent up on the previous 12 months.

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Average compensation for each council now stands at ΂£810,000. Clearing the existing road maintenance backlog could take 10 years.

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