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Outside no 22, 20 and 18 Howard place LU5 4AA

Reported via mobile in the Drains/Ditches Blocked category anonymously at 17:50, Wed 3 September 2025

Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 427117.

The drains need cleaning out as full of muck and water not draining down them properly, causing the road to flood

Updates

  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Central Bedfordshire Council at 17:50, Wed 3 September 2025

  • After speaking to neighbours it would appear that there are other drains on Howard place that are also blocked. So it seems they may all need unblocking/clearing.

    Posted anonymously at 22:25, Wed 3 September 2025

  • After speaking to neighbours it would appear that there are other drains on Howard place that are also blocked. So it seems they may all need unblocking/clearing.

    State changed to: Open

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 22:28, Wed 3 September 2025

  • Update on your report:

    As part of our gully cleaning programme we inspect and clear all 45,000 gullies over a three-year period, with vulnerable gullies cleaned annually. You can find out more information about our gully cleaning programme here - https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ info/ 55/ transport_roads_and_parking/ 588/ report_or_track_roads_and_highways_problems_-_potholes_street_lights/ 5

    The issue you raised will be addressed through our scheduled gully cleaning programme of works.

    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council - Highways

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 14:17, Thu 4 September 2025

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