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Dear Martin

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Watford Borough Council

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From: Martin Cutler <[FOI #962429 email]>
Sent: 21 March 2023 07:36
To: CSC Enquiries (Watford) <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Pothole Damage Claims

Dear Watford Borough Council,

1) How many claims has the Council received from motorists in the last 12
months (to most recent available) because of damage caused by potholes?

2) How many of these claims were successful?

3) What is the total amount that has been paid out as a result of the
successful claims?

Yours faithfully,

Martin Cutler

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