The investigation into How much Birmingham City Council spends each year on compensating drivers of cars damaged by potholes/speed bumps has unearthed more information. Sarah has now also received figures on “how much the council spends on emergency repairs to roads, as opposed to planned upgrades/maintenance.”

Her update gives the following figures by financial year – 2004/05 to 2008/09 

• 2004/05 £9,349,000 
• 2005/06 £9,474,000 
• 2006/07 £8,482,000 
• 2007/08 £9,404,000 
• 2008/09 £12,461,000