Road Damage Compensation - Find a freedom of information request

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information.

I am after information relating to road damage compensation. Under Government guidelines, motorists and road users can claim compensation from local authorities and road network authorities for vehicle damage caused by poor road conditions such as potholes.

In particular, are you able to provide me with:

1. The number of compensation claims made to Lincolnshire County Council for vehicle damage caused by poor road conditions (e.g. potholes)

Could you please provide answers to Question 1) for the following calendar years:

• 2018
• 2019
• 2020
• 2021 - up to the latest month available

2. The number of compensation claims made to Lincolnshire County Council for vehicle damage caused by poor road conditions (e.g. potholes) where compensation was paid out

Could you please provide answers to Question 2) for the following calendar years:

• 2018
• 2019
• 2020
• 2021 - up to the latest month available

3. The total amount paid in compensation for vehicle damage caused by poor road conditions (e.g. potholes).

Could you please provide answers to Question 3) for the following calendar years:

• 2018
• 2019
• 2020
• 2021 - up to the latest month available

If your database works under a Fiscal Year calendar, please provide figures to the corresponding fiscal years

1.

• 2018 - 3361
• 2019 - 1423
• 2020 - 1919
• 2021 – 2107

2.

• 2018 - 2010
• 2019 - 620
• 2020 - 918
• 2021 – 765

3.

• 2018 - £182,741
• 2019 - £158,197
• 2020 - £270,296
• 2021 - £153,354