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Reported via mobile in the Drains/Ditches Blocked category by Hazel Compton at 18:41, Wed 3 September 2025

Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 427124.

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The drains are completely blocked after about 2 feet down. I have tried to clear 4 of them but with little success. At my age of 83 I should not have to protect my garage from flooding in times of heavy rain. This is an ongoing problem.

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State changed to: Investigating

Updated by Central Bedfordshire Council at 18:41, 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 13:09, Tue 9 September 2025

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.