A council spent more than £2 million repairing over 7,000 "carriageway defects" last year.

A Freedom of Information request submitted by The Argus found that Brighton and Hove City Council repaired 7,294 carriageway defects in 2023.

These "defects" refer to any problems relating to the condition of the roads, including potholes.

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The council also revealed that it spends £2,219,000 on carriageway maintenance "of principal roads" and that £973,122 was spent on routine repairs for the same year.

According to council data, 1,809 highway defects were also reported to the council by residents in 2023 alone.

These figures come after people across the city continue to complain about the state of the roads.

This was proved in a separate FOI request submitted by The Argus in January that revealed how 187 drivers sought compensation from the council for vehicle damages caused by potholes and "worn out" roads.

This is because authorities such as Brighton and Hove City Council are obligated to pay compensation if a car is damaged by a pothole that has been reported to them on a road that they manage.

A spokesman for Brighton and Hove City Council said pothole and road repairs are a "priority" for it.