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Drain that takes Alfred’Well stream under Locks Lane is blocked

Reported via desktop in the Blocked Drain / Gully category anonymously at 20:19, Wed 30 October 2024

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later

A drain takes the stream from Alfred’s Well under Locks Lane and into the Letcombe Brook It has been blocked for a month and the stream is overflowing over the surface of Locks Lane into the brook. This is creating a very slippery surface and a slip hazard

Council ref: ENQ241022662

Updates

  • Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 20:20, Wed 30 October 2024

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    Been like this since August I believe. It’s going to be using this path very difficult when it freezes.

    Posted anonymously at 09:01, Fri 15 November 2024

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    Been like this since August I believe. It’s going to be using this path very difficult when it freezes.

    Posted anonymously at 09:01, Fri 15 November 2024

  • Still as bad as ever, despite long period of dry weather.

    Posted anonymously at 10:34, Mon 18 November 2024

  • Still as bad as ever, despite long period of dry weather.

    Posted anonymously at 10:34, Mon 18 November 2024

  • Its now 2025 and this simple maintenance task has still not been completed. This could escalate into a much bigger problem that will only cost the taxpayer more.

    Posted anonymously at 15:23, Wednesday 22 January 2025

  • It's now February and this still hasn't been fixed.

    Posted by Naomi Talbot at 07:50, Thursday 13 February 2025

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    No rain for ages to the point where we are at wild fire risk and this fault is still letting water drain over the footpath. I would say that confirms this isn’t going to fix itself. What stage would you say your investigations are at now 6 months after this issue was reported.

    Posted anonymously at 10:31, Friday 4 April 2025

  • Thank you for bringing the drainage issue to our attention. We truly appreciate your proactive approach in helping us maintain the quality of our highways. We are pleased to inform you that Wantage is scheduled for gully emptying in the first quarter of this financial year, April-June 2025. Rest assured, all Highway Surface Water Assets in the area will be thoroughly cleansed within the specified time frame.

    Your report has been closed, and we are committed to ensuring that the necessary actions are taken promptly.

    State changed to: Investigation complete

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:47, Wednesday 30 April 2025

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