Research by the Scottish Liberal Democrats found that Scottish councils have paid out more than £4million in pothole claims since 2019.
The dire state of Scotland's roads has been laid bare by the Scottish Liberal Democrats who revealed South Lanarkshire Council paid out a staggering £62,000 in pothole claims in five years.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Of those that responded, the party uncovered that £4,265,007.54 has been paid out over the past four years. In that period, the annual figures have increased from £676,932 in 2019/20 to £870,228.92 in 2023/24.
Mr Rennie said: “Under this SNP government, potholes have become a plague on our roads; it’s a lose-lose situation for everyone involved. “Scottish Liberal Democrats have set out plans to fix Scotland’s crumbling infrastructure, including cavernous potholes. That starts by better supporting local authorities and giving them the fair deal they deserve.”
“These figures show that the levels South Lanarkshire is having to pay out in compensation are smaller than neighbouring councils like Glasgow and Dumfries and Galloway. That must reflect the spending choices the council has made.
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