A council is said to be spending more than £2,000 to dispute a pothole compensation claim worth £190. The claim is brought by Victoria Broadbent, 44, who reports that in May 2023 a pothole in Cirencester damaged her Volkswagen Golf by bursting a tyre after she hit it. Despite the comparatively small amount claimed, reporting indicates the council pursues legal or administrative costs to contest liability and the compensation requested. The dispute centers on whether the council is responsible for the road condition and whether the damage and requested figure are justified. The published report focuses on the contrast between the claim size and the amount the council is spending to respond. No additional outcomes, court findings, or settlement details are included in the provided information.