Highway - Footway or Carriageway Problems
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- report a pothole or defect
- obstructions
- street lights faults or damage
- lit road signs knocked down or damaged
- traffic signals not working
- lit bollards knocked down
- flooding
- damage to street furniture
Footway and carriageway safety
As Highway Authority the Borough of Poole has a duty to keep the highways safe. The word highway covers all features such as carriageway, footway or verge as well as their features. This duty is primarily met by routinely undertaking regular inspections of the Borough's highways and carrying out any work required.
However, problems can occur on highways at any time and we welcome information from the public especially if it relates to your personal safety or the safety of others.
Claim for Personal Injury or Property damage
If you wish to advise the Council of any claim for personal injury or property damage suffered as a result of a highway problem, please write in the first instance to:
Insurance and Risk Manager
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Borough of Poole
Civic Centre
Poole
BH15 2RU
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