The manhole was opposite number 11 Vesta Lane, Colchester CO2 9GU.
We would be grateful if you could let us have copies of inspection records for the area in question for 12 months up to the date of the incident, details of any previous accidents and/or complaints in the area and details of work carried out by statutory undertakers in the area.
Question 1 - Records of inspection for the relevant stretch of highway including confirmation of the frequency and type of inspection carried out.
Question 2 - Maintenance records including records of independent contractors working in relevant area.
Question 3 - Records of the minutes of Highway Authority meetings where maintenance or repair policy has been discussed or decided.
Question 4 - Records of complaints about the state of highways.
Question 5 - Records of other accidents which have occurred on the relevant stretch of highway.
Question 6 - Records of all works carried out by contractors in the relevant stretch of highway.
Question 7 - Any S81 notices served on our client during this time period for the relevant stretch of highway.
