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Blocked drain

Reported via desktop in the Blocked/Damaged category anonymously at 10:27, Thu 7 August 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 7991684.

Caller advised nearby the Mereway allotments layby on the A5076, when heavy rain occurs the layby floods heavily causing weeds to cause blockages within the drain. Caller would like this to be looked into in order to avoid further damage to the drain.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a fault. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:27, Thu 7 August 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and we can confirm that in accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, the flooding has been assessed and requires a Priority 4 response. We will schedule drainage investigation work to be completed within 26 weeks. When the investigation has been completed, we will inform you of our findings and course of action. Our current average response time for a Priority 4 is 59 days.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:56, Thu 7 August 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Scheduled

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:32, Wed 15 October 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Ongoing

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:30, Fri 17 October 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Work Completed

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 13:12, Fri 17 October 2025

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