Disclosure Log

potholes (FOI/7380)

Message from Nottinghamshire County Council - 25 March 2026

Dear *********,

 

 

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REFERENCE FOI/7380

Thank you for your request for information relating to potholes.

We are now able to provide the following information:

What schedule of works is now planned to resolve the ever growing problem and deteriorating section of the A57 between the Sainsburys roundabout and the Gateford Road roundabout – The capital programme for 2026–27 has not yet been finalised, approved, or published by Nottinghamshire County Council. This is expected to be completed in the near future therefore we are exempting this question under Section 22(1) - Information intended for future publication. 

How many reports have been received since April 2025 – Please see the ‘Ad Hoc Inspections’ section of the attached street history report. Please note we’re unable to produce this report for specific sections of a road and can only export the whole street which is shown on the map at the top of the report which is a larger section of the A57 than was requested.

How many reported potholes have been repaired since 2025 – Please see the ‘Carriageway Jobs’ section of the attached street history report. Please note this will include all jobs not just potholes, quantities *****be included in the ‘Description’ or ‘Actual Value’ column depending on the type of repair ordered. As above, we can not produce this report for specific sections of a road and can only export the whole street.

How many claims have been made for damage as a result of the potholes over this section since April 2025 – 0 Claims. Please note, we can only report on street names, we cannot identify specific areas of a road. We have searched our database for the A57 and it came back with 0 results.

We trust this now satisfies your request and that you find this information to be helpful, however if you are unhappy with the way in which your request has been handled, then please email us at [email protected] quoting the reference FOI/7380 and we will be happy to review your request

For future reference, Nottinghamshire County Council regularly publishes previous FOI requests and answers on its website, under Disclosure logs, that *****provide details relating to your query. (see link) Your privacy: we use your personal information such as name and address so that we can comply with our legal obligations to respond to FOI requests.  For further details about the use of information about you, please see the information handling privacy notice on our website at https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/media/4323566/informationgovernanceandinformationrightsprivacynotice.pdf

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review.   Requests should be submitted within 40 working days of the date of receipt of the response to your original request and should be addressed to: Complaints and Information Team, Nottinghamshire County Council, County Hall, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, NOTTINGHAM, NG2 7QP or [email protected].

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision.  The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, WILMSLOW, SK9 5AF or https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/global-content/privacy

 

Public Interest Test
Request:
“What schedule of works is now planned to resolve the ever-growing problem and deteriorating section of the A57 between the Sainsbury’s roundabout and the Gateford Road roundabout”

Exemption considered:
Section 22(1) – Information intended for future publication.

Factors in Favour of Disclosure

  1. Promoting transparency and accountability
    There is a legitimate public interest in understanding how Nottinghamshire County Council plans and prioritises highways maintenance, particularly regarding a known deteriorating section of the A57.

  2. Public safety and reassurance
    Road users, residents, and local businesses *****be directly affected by the condition of the A57. Disclosure could help them understand what steps are being taken to manage safety risks and plan for future disruption.

  3. Enhancing public confidence
    Sharing information early can demonstrate that the authority is actively managing the issue and help maintain public trust in decision-making around highways investment.

 

Factors in Favour of Maintaining the Exemption

  1. Information is not yet final and *****be misleading
    The capital programme for 2026–27 has not yet been finalised, approved, or published. Premature disclosure could mislead the public if the details later change during the formal approval process.

  2. Ensuring orderly publication
    The Council has a planned and established publication process, which ensures accuracy, proper context, and fairness to all stakeholders. Releasing draft information ahead of this process could undermine the integrity of the programme’s approval and publication cycle.

  3. Protecting effective decision-making
    Officers and Members require space to complete internal reviews, costings, and prioritisation without external pressure that might distort deliberations. Releasing incomplete information could hinder this process.

  4. Imminent publication
    The capital programme is expected to be completed and published in the near future. Because the information will be available soon, the public benefit in early disclosure is reduced.

Public Interest Test Conclusion 
While there is a clear public interest in understanding planned works on the A57 due to safety concerns and the road’s deteriorating condition, the balance of public interest currently favours maintaining the exemption under Section 22.

This is because the information is still being finalised, *****change before approval, and is scheduled for publication in the near future through the Council’s formal process. Premature disclosure could mislead the public and disrupt orderly decision-making.

However, this exemption applies only to the schedule of future works.
In line with transparency and safety obligations, the Council has confirmed that:

  • The A57 will continue to be inspected in accordance with its scheduled frequency.
  • Any defects meeting intervention criteria will be repaired as required.

 



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