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Opposite 3 and 5 Verne Drive

Reported via iOS in the Drains/Ditches Blocked category anonymously at 11:23, Sunday 6 July 2025

Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 424964.

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When the drains are not regularly cleaned, the road floods. Please arrange for these to be cleaned ASAP. This is a regular occurrence and the council has declined to make more appropriate changes. Please clean the drains and reconsider engaging on a long term solution.

Updates

  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Central Bedfordshire Council at 11:24, Sunday 6 July 2025

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    A second heavy shower caused the flood to reoccur. This time we had a build up of water outside the house. Any chance of flushing the drains…

    Posted anonymously at 15:24, Sunday 6 July 2025

  • A second heavy shower caused the flood to reoccur. This time we had a build up of water outside the house. Any chance of flushing the drains.

    [ This update contains a photo, see: https://www.fixmystreet.com/ photo/ c/ 22111926.0.full.jpeg?1e3cf245 ]

    State changed to: Open

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 15:25, Sunday 6 July 2025

  • Thank you for contacting us with information relating to a Highways issue. We plan to inspect the site during the next instance of significant rainfall (that takes place during working hours) and decide on the best course of action.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 09:47, Monday 7 July 2025

  • With all due respect, the causes are fairly obvious and waiting for the rain may be unnecessary. Our neighbours and I would be happy to meet your inspector and explain. If the staff are unchanged then they may well have been here before. thanks Andy

    Posted anonymously at 16:00, Monday 7 July 2025

  • With all due respect, the causes are fairly obvious and waiting for the rain may be unnecessary. Our neighbours and I would be happy to meet your inspector and explain. If the staff are unchanged then they may well have been here before. thanks Andy

    State changed to: Open

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 16:01, Monday 7 July 2025

  • With all due respect, the causes are fairly obvious and waiting for the rain may be unnecessary. Our neighbours and I would be happy to meet your inspector and explain. If the staff are unchanged then they may well have been here before. thanks Andy

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted anonymously at 16:19, Monday 7 July 2025

  • With all due respect, the causes are fairly obvious and waiting for the rain may be unnecessary. Our neighbours and I would be happy to meet your inspector and explain. If the staff are unchanged then they may well have been here before. thanks Andy

    State changed to: Open

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 16:20, Monday 7 July 2025

  • Thank you for your Highways report.
    Hello, I am arranging for the drainage engineer to come out to Verne DR to review for you.

    We are currently assessing the matter and further information is currently being collated to assist us. If anything further is required from yourself as the person reporting the issue, one of our engineers will contact you using the contact details provided.
    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 14:04, Tuesday 8 July 2025

  • Update on your report:

    After inspecting the reported issue, I can confirm that an order has been raised for this defect to be repaired, which we anticipate will be carried out within the next 12 weeks, subject to weather conditions and emergencies.

    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council - Highways

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 09:49, Friday 18 July 2025

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