Running water

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:

  

  Posted by Northumberland County Council at 19:14, Friday 27 February 2026

• 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 08:15, Monday 2 March 2026

• This continues to erode the road.

  Posted by Robin Wolfe at 20:02, Friday 27 March 2026
  Still open, via questionnaire

• The large hole has been filled but the drain to the left is still blocked and water continues to run down the road.

  Posted by Robin Wolfe at 21:31, Friday 24 April 2026