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Report a pothole to your council
Spotted a pothole on your road, pavement or cycle lane? Take one photo and StreetReport works out which council is responsible and sends the report straight to them, complete with the precise location. No forms, no account, no working out who to contact.
Report anywhere in the UK
Wherever you are, we find the right council
You do not have to be at home, and you do not have to know who is responsible. Spotted something on a trip, your commute, or while visiting another part of the country? StreetReport uses the location of your photo to send the report to the correct council, whether that is your own county or a neighbouring one.
- Report in your own town, county or anywhere you happen to be
- No working out which council, district or highways team is responsible
- The exact GPS location travels with every report
- One flow for every issue: photo, confirm, submit
What counts
What you can report
Potholes and sunken patches in the road surface
Cracked or crumbling tarmac on a carriageway
Damaged or uneven pavements and kerbs
Potholes in cycle lanes and bus lanes
Most potholes are the responsibility of the local highways authority, which is usually your county, unitary or borough council. Potholes on motorways and major A-roads are handled by National Highways. StreetReport uses the location of your photo to pick the correct authority automatically, so you do not have to know who maintains the road.
Effortless
How it works
Take a photo
Snap the issue. The app reads the location automatically.
Confirm
We fill in the category and address. Adjust if you need to.
Submit
It goes to the right council, and you get updates as they act.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I report a pothole?
Open StreetReport, take a photo of the pothole, confirm the location the app has detected, and submit. The report goes to the responsible council with the exact coordinates so a crew can find it. Most reports take under a minute.
Who is responsible for fixing potholes?
The local highways authority maintains most roads and pavements, which is normally your county, unitary or borough council. Motorways and major trunk roads are maintained by National Highways. StreetReport routes your report to the correct one based on where the photo was taken.
How long does it take a council to fix a pothole?
It varies by council and severity. Dangerous defects are often made safe within a few working days, while smaller potholes may be scheduled into a longer programme. StreetReport sends you a push notification each time the status changes, so you can see when it has been acknowledged and resolved.
Do I need an account to report a pothole?
No. You verify a UK mobile number once with a single text code, and councils only ever see a friendly display name, never your phone number. There is no password and no sign-up form.