Roads - maintenance
A pothole is where the surface of the road has been eroded and a
hollow has formed. The Council, as Highway Authority, has
responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the Highway.
The severity of the pothole and, therefore, the criteria for
attention is determined by the risk it poses to road users. This is
difficult to judge since all potholes present some risk. The
factors to be taken into account include size and depth of pothole;
traffic type, speed and volume; road alignment and visibility and
also the position in relation to road width. Potholes can also
appear on pavements/footways.
To report a pothole please contact Maintenance and Street
Lighting.