Whittlesey and District Neighbourhood Watch

Reporting Potholes

You can report potholes in Cambridgeshire directly to Cambridgeshire County Council using their online highways fault reporting tool. Dangerous potholes should be phoned in immediately. Click 

How to report a pothole in Cambridgeshire
1. Use the official Cambridgeshire County Council reporting tool
  • The council asks residents to report non‑dangerous potholes through their online map-based system.

  • You zoom in on the map, drop a pin on the exact location, and complete a short form.

  • You can upload a photo and add details such as approximate depth (helpful for prioritisation).

  • Reports are assessed within 10 working days.

2. Reporting dangerous potholes (urgent hazards)
  • If the pothole poses an immediate danger to road users, the council provides separate emergency guidance and asks you to report it as a highways emergency.

3. If the pothole is on a major road (motorways or some A‑roads)
  • These are managed by National Highways, not the county council.

  • You can report via their 24‑hour line or email.

5. Helpful tips when reporting
  • Provide the road namenearest postcode, and precise location.

  • Add a photo if safe to do so.

  • Avoid stepping into the road to measure or photograph the defect.

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