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Blocked drain

Reported via desktop in the Damaged Drains category anonymously at 16:39, Fri 27 June 2025

Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7775475.

Apologies, I may have not selected the correct drain on the map. Further information: Water from the well at East Garbutt Hill Farm has to keep running for water to remain drinkable. This causes water to run down a farm drain to the drain on the main road. The drainpipe on the main road appears to be blocked as the water comes up from underground and floods the street. This is constant and in winter an absolute hazard. It might be difficult to access the drain system as it is approx 75 meter to the east of the farm.

Updates

  • Thank you for contacting us about an issue with a drain.

    Our inspection teams will review your report within 10 working days.

    We will investigate drain reports that relate to the following:-

    • Where cars are having to drive on the opposite side of the road due to a blocked drain
    • Where pedestrians are having to walk off the pavement into the road due to a blocked drain
    • Where the road is not passable due to blocked drains
    • Where surface water from the highway is entering business premises
    • Where surface water from the highway is entering private property
    • Where there is a build-up of surface water at a bus stop
    • Where there is a build-up of surface water at pedestrian crossings

    Below are some examples of blocked drains:

    blocked drains

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 16:39, Fri 27 June 2025

  • I was made aware of this issue by the Lambley Parish Council. It is a long standing issue and a quick fix might not be available.

    Posted by Councillor Rachel Mathieson at 17:11, Fri 27 June 2025

  • Great news, we have an update.

    Your report has been passed to the inspection team for assessment.

    We will provide an update once the inspection is complete.

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 09:15, Mon 30 June 2025

  • We are currently investigating this matter. Further response will be given once actions are agreed.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 11:57, Thu 3 July 2025

  • Job raised.

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 16:11, Mon 21 July 2025

  • Drainage investgaton planed

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 16:49, Sun 27 July 2025

  • Works planed

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 17:01, Thu 31 July 2025

  • Works planed.

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 18:45, Thu 21 August 2025

  • Job raised for drainage investigation.

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 15:09, Sat 23 August 2025

  • Job raised

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 15:27, Sat 23 August 2025

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