More than 21,000 Hertfordshire potholes repaired in first eight months of the year

By Deborah Price - Local Democracy Reporter 14th Oct 2026

Local News by Deborah Price - Local Democracy Reporter 14th Oct 2026

Residents can continue to report potholes and other highway defects through Hertfordshire County Council’s online reporting system

More than 21,000 potholes on Hertfordshire roads were repaired in the first eight months of 2026.

Speaking at a meeting of the highways cabinet panel on Thursday, October 8, executive member for highways Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst (Lib Dem, Abbots Langley) said that the 21,152 repairs was 18% more than the 17,965 in the same period last year.

The pothole data was shared with county councillors as part of an update on the highway budget expenditure.

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More than 21,000 Hertfordshire potholes repaired in first eight months of the year

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