Blackpool Council has spent more than £560,000 on pothole repairs, with the figure reaching a three-year high.
As Britain’s ‘pothole crisis’ hit record levels, an investigation by Accident Claims Advice revealed that Blackpool Council has spent a total of £562,000 fixing potholes on its road since 2021, with £239,000 spent in the last year alone.
The local authority has also seen an increase in compensation claims for damage caused by potholes, with 47 claims lodged over the same period.
Of those, the council settled two claims in three years paying out £719.71 in compensation settlements.
The findings came as the number of roads being left unrepaired by UK councils hit record levels.
According to the latest Department for Transport (DfT) data, 82% of local roads flagged for maintenance were ignored by councils last year, the highest proportion since records began in 2009.
Blackpool Council confirmed it currently has around 25 potholes requiring repair.
Between 2021 and 2024, it rejected 45 pothole-related legal claims - a staggering 96% of those lodged.
Beverly Faulkner, ACA’s Public Liability specialist, said: “Councils and local authorities have a duty of care to ensure the safety of people using public spaces, such as parks, highways and footpaths.
“A crucial part of this is making sure the land under their control is properly maintained. Failing to do this can put people at risk.
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