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Drain completely blocked

Reported via Android in the Blocked Drain / Gully category anonymously at 11:53, Thu 3 April 2025

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later

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This drain is SO blocked and obscured that it was obviously missed when the rest of the village was done! I know we're in a dry spell now, but who knows how blocked up it is underneath which may be affecting the rest of the drainage system on this street.

Council ref: ENQ251044074

Asset ID: 291132538

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 11:53, Thu 3 April 2025

  • The map hasn't marked the correct location exactly. The blocked drain is here:

    ///tennis.grinders.winded

    State changed to: Open

    Posted anonymously at 12:09, Thu 3 April 2025

  • Thank you for proactively bringing the drainage issue at High St, Long Wittenham to our attention. Your vigilance helps us maintain the quality of our highways. We are pleased to inform you that the ward of Sandford and Wittenham is scheduled for gully emptying in the second quarter of this financial year. While severe weather may cause delays, we are committed to thoroughly cleansing all Highway Surface Water Assets in the area within this timeframe. Your report has been closed, and we are dedicated to taking the necessary actions promptly to address the issue.

    State changed to: Investigation complete

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:25, Fri 13 June 2025

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