Action scheduled
6 inch deep pothole
Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8793579.
Large pothole, getting larger by the car driven over it! Six inches deep, the Tarmac top surface is so thin the edges are crumbling very quickly. What 3 words ref unlucky.cape.lousy.
Council ref: ENQ261078612
Updates
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Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.
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This pot hole is getting bigger by the day. Surface surrounding the hole is crumbling.
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This pot hole is getting bigger by the day. Surface surrounding the hole is crumbling.
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This pot hole is getting bigger by the day. Surface surrounding the hole is crumbling.
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Still there and getting bigger each day
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Thank you for your enquiry. We have investigated your report and it has been actioned to be fixed.
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This needs fixing urgently, tyres are being damaged!
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This Pothole is getting longer and deeper, as it is on the corner of a junction the chances of vehicle damage is increasing.
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This is ridiculous, nobody is doing anything about this. I nearly totalled my car last night! Do something about it!
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Hole is gradually getting bigger
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Pothole is so bad, hard to see at night when it's been raining, hit it and it bent the alloys and completely flattened rear tyre in seconds. Becoming extremely dangerous for other road users getting way deeper by the day.
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Welcome to third world Caversfield! This has been actioned to be fixed since the 6th February, It has already caused damage to cars, have we got to wait until the Tarmac fairy turns up for it to get fixed.Come on council we can do better than this.
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From Cllr Liam Walker
If you’ve suffered damage to your vehicle due to a pothole on a county council maintained road, you can submit a claim to Oxfordshire County Council. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:
1️⃣ Gather evidence ▪️Photos of the pothole (clear, close-up, and wider shots to show location). ▪️Photos of the damage to your vehicle. ▪️Date, time, and exact location of the incident.
2️⃣ Keep records ▪️Repair quotes or invoices. ▪️Any recovery or breakdown receipts. ▪️Details of any witnesses (if available).
3️⃣ Report the pothole ▪️Make sure the pothole is reported via the Council’s online reporting system (if it hasn’t already been) which can be done here: https://fixmystreet.oxfordshire.gov.uk/
4️⃣ Submit a claim
▪️Complete the highways damage claim form on the Oxfordshire County Council website here: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ transport-and-travel/ street-maintenance-z/ compensation#paragraph-3985 ▪️Upload all your evidence and supporting documents.
ℹ️ Important to know ▪️Claims are assessed against whether the Council was aware of the defect and if it met intervention levels under their inspection regime.
⏳ Submitting clear evidence early can really help.
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