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Directly in font of Lowered Kerb in of 32 Rothschild Road
Reported via desktop in the Drains/Ditches Blocked category anonymously at 11:46, Thu 20 November 2025
Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 430569.
The Main Drain/Manhole is completely blocked and when it rains the water cannot escape and runs down my drive. I am very concerned this will lead to flooding of my property and therefore require immediate attention i.e. unblocking
Updates
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State changed to: Investigating
Updated by Central Bedfordshire Council at 11:46, Thu 20 November 2025
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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 - HighwaysState changed to: Closed
Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 11:27, Mon 24 November 2025
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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 - HighwaysPosted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 11:14, Monday 5 January 2026
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