Council Road Maintenance Ratings
The Department for Transport rates local highway authorities on how well they maintain roads. See how your council performs — and what it means for your pothole damage claim.
Green Rating
Meeting best practice standards for road maintenance. These councils have good inspection regimes and respond quickly to defects. Claims require strong specific evidence.
Amber Rating
Room for improvement in maintenance practices. These councils may have gaps in their inspection or repair regimes. Good evidence of the defect strengthens your claim.
Red Rating
Significant concerns about maintenance practices. A red rating demonstrates systemic issues, making the "we didn't know" defence much harder for councils to use.
What This Means For Your Claim
Councils often reject claims by arguing they had no prior knowledge of the defect. A poor DfT rating undermines this defence — if a council isn't investing in road maintenance and inspections, they can't credibly claim ignorance when potholes cause damage. We automatically include your council's rating in your claim pack.
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