Potholes and other highway defects

We are responsible for maintaining Hartlepool’s public highways. This includes repairing potholes and fixing damaged footpaths that could pose a risk to drivers and pedestrians.

What we inspect

Our team carries out regular inspections to identify and repair issues with:

  • flagged and tarmac footways
  • carriageways
  • highway verges
  • street name plates
  • road markings (white and yellow lines)
  • cycleway markings
  • street furniture
  • road signs and street lights

Report a problem

You can report a pothole or other highway defect online:

report an issue in the area