Pothole Claims - Freedom of information requests

Title or Description
Pothole Claims
FOI Number
2024453
Date Received
22/04/2024
Type of Request
EIR
Request or Question
I require the details of how many claims for damage by potholes received from motorists to Scottish Borders Council in the last 12 months. I require how many were successful and how many were rejected.
I also require the costs incurred by Scottish Borders Council in disputing claims including all relative solicitor costs incurred.
Response
Claims Received 142
Claims Settled 27
Claims Repudiated 28
Claims Open 87
No solicitor costs