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Sinkhole has appeared adjacent to footpath. I work for NEWT ops at Alexandra park. The gentleman is 100 years old. This problem needs immediate attention. There is subsidence also being created due to the extent of the damage caused by the collapsed drain. Best regards Andrew Douglas

Reported via mobile in the Damaged Drains category by Andrew Douglas at 07:07, Friday 25 July 2025

Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7929669.

It is a danger to health and property unless addressed.

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 07:07, Friday 25 July 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, Sunday 27 July 2025

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