Well, I wrote a letter to them around xmas time, including some photos of the hole, my wheel and tyre damage and a copy of the invoice for the new wheel and tyre (which I've already had to replace due to a puncture in the sidewall last week!).

I've now had letter saying they're looking at it. But they're saying I should've claimed off my insurer not them! Pardon my ignorance, but if I have an accident that's not my fault then I claim against the guilty party (in this case, the council) don't I?