Pothole data

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Dear Birmingham City Council,

Under the FOI Act, I would like to request the following information regarding pothole data in Birmingham:

1) How many potholes were recorded for all areas of Birmingham for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023?

2) What was the average time to fix these potholes per area for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023?

3) How many accidents were reported due to potholes in every area for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023?

4) What is the amount of money spent by the council on fixing potholes for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023?

5) What is the total amount of money paid out in compensation due to potholes for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023?

6) What was the budget to repair potholes for each region for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023?

If you require any further clarification or have any questions, please let me know.

Yours faithfully,

Liam Edwards

Birmingham City Council

 
 
 
 
Information request
Our reference: 60697246
Your reference: [FOI #1041162 email]

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Dear Liam Edwards
 
Freedom of Information Act 2000
 
Thank you for your request for information that was received on 25 October
2023 concerning:
 
Dear Birmingham City Council,

Under the FOI Act, I would like to request the following information
regarding pothole data in Birmingham:

1) How many potholes were recorded for all areas of Birmingham for the
years 2021, 2022, and 2023?

2) What was the average time to fix these potholes per area for the years
2021, 2022, and 2023?

3) How many accidents were reported due to potholes in every area for the
years 2021, 2022, and 2023?

4) What is the amount of money spent by the council on fixing potholes for
the years 2021, 2022 and 2023?

5) What is the total amount of money paid out in compensation due to
potholes for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023?

6) What was the budget to repair potholes for each region for the years
2021, 2022 and 2023?

If you require any further clarification or have any questions, please let
me know.

Yours faithfully,

Liam Edwards...
 
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Information request
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Dear Liam Edwards
 
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Dear Liam Edwards
 
Thank you for your request for information received on 25 October 2023.
 
Please find attached our response to your request.
 
Yours faithfully
 
 
Jenny Bent
Business Support Coordinator
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