SCOTLAND — Live News We recently reported on how the government is allocating £200 million...

Published: 12:54 pm April 11, 2023
Updated: 10:19 am October 8, 2025
Potholes Have Been Called A "plague" And A "scourge," Affecting Millions Of Miles Of Road In The United Kingdom.

We recently reported on how the government is allocating £200 million to repair damage to our roads, and while local governments are responsible for ensuring roads are safe for drivers, many are failing to keep up with the rate at which repairs are required.

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Drivers can file an appeal with their local authority to seek reimbursement for any repairs made to their vehicle after driving over a pothole if the damage can be proven and the damage was caused by a pothole deep enough to be recognised as such.

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