What is being done to deal with potholes?
A team of 15 council inspectors checks every road in Wirral on an annual basis. Some roads are inspected more often due to their location.
The council's maintenance programme invests in our roads. It fixes problems with potholes and other surface issues.
The roads in this programme are chosen for repair after surveys have been completed. These are put together with reports from highways inspectors, councillors and residents.
Potholes can develop over a short time and appear between inspections. This means the council may not be aware of them.
What is the schedule for filling in potholes?
Our annual maintenance programme aims to repair potholes and other road defects. We prioritise repairs based on risk, the use of the road and its location.
How do I report a pothole?
Please report all potholes online. You may be telling us about a pothole that we aren't already aware of.
Report a pothole or road damage
What happens after I report a pothole?
An inspector will visit the site to check it. The repair response time will depend on the risk posed by the defect.
Does a pothole have to be a certain size before it is filled?
Yes. To be assessed as a risk, they need to be a depth of 40mm or more, with a sharp edge, and more than 300mm wide.