Investigating
80cm diameter pothole
Reported via mobile in the Pothole / Failed Reinstatement category anonymously at 07:55, Saturday 17 January 2026
Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8706549.
Large crater style pothole, rain causing it to be invisible to the eye, now very large.
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Thank you for reporting a fault. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.
State changed to: Investigating
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 07:55, Saturday 17 January 2026
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found) - Thank you for your enquiry. We will schedule a repair to be completed within 28 days. Please be assured that you will receive an update once repairs are concluded.
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 14:37, Monday 19 January 2026
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This whole stretch of road between the quarry and Harborough Rd is in a terrible state with lots of unavoidable potholes that have got noticeably worse recently after the cold weather.
Posted anonymously at 21:10, Wednesday 28 January 2026
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Thank you for providing an update. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 21:10, Wednesday 28 January 2026
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Almost took my tyre last night out didn’t see this huge pothole in the dark and on a wet road it needs repairing asap cyclists and motorbikes are at risk of serious injury
Posted anonymously at 10:05, Thursday 29 January 2026
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This pothole has ripped open my tyre and damaged the rim it is that bad
Posted anonymously at 19:27, Friday 30 January 2026
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We just got a puncture and possible rim damage today around 7pm. Luckily we are ok but road safety is massively failing.
Posted anonymously at 22:36, Friday 30 January 2026
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Around 6.45 also Friday 30th Jan Hit pot hole in the rain and dark Tyre slit
Posted anonymously at 13:07, Sunday 1 February 2026
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found) - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that we have been made aware of this issue. A works order has been raised which you can follow on 8709524 and add updates. The expected completion date for these works will be on or before 16/2/26
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 08:48, Tuesday 3 February 2026
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Please could you provide an update on how we make a claim for damage @ west Northampton council
Posted anonymously at 20:28, Tuesday 3 February 2026
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Thank you for providing an update. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 20:28, Tuesday 3 February 2026
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found) - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that we have been made aware of this issue. A works order has been raised which you can follow on 8709524 and add updates. The expected completion date for these works will be on or before 16/2/26. Should you be requesting financial assistance in repairing your vehicle you can pursue an insurance claim against West Northamptonshire Council as the local highway authority. This can be done by contacting the Councils Insurance Team by email: sharedinsuranceclaims@westnorthants.gov.uk or by post at: Insurance Services, West Northamptonshire Council, Angel Street, Northampton, NN1 1ED.
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