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Outside 11a Bull Street - Potton

Reported via desktop in the Drains/Ditches Blocked category anonymously at 09:18, Tuesday 9 June 2026

Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 14627.

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Completely blocked drain causing excessive water to run down to the next drain, causing overflow to the road and in heavy rain effecting properties.

I have reported this previously, and received the response of the report being closed and that it is included in a 3 year programme. I have checked the programme and Potton was scheduled in May 26 - This was not looked at or cleared, the build-up is dense over many months / years. As previously reported in heavy rain this is effecting properties downhill from the drain and flooding the road.

Updates

  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Central Bedfordshire Council at 09:19, Tuesday 9 June 2026

  • Update on your report: The issue you raised will be addressed through our scheduled gully cleaning programme of works. As part of our gully cleaning programme we inspect and clear all 45,000 gullies over a three-year period, with gullies cleaned annually if a greater level of risk is identified. You can find out more information about our gully cleaning programme on our website. https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ highways. Many thanks, Central Bedfordshire Council - Highways

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 15:07, Wednesday 10 June 2026

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