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Blocked drain causing flooding of the road and gulley along Aldwincle Road in Thorpe Waterville
Reported via desktop in the Blocked/Damaged category anonymously at 13:40, Thursday 5 February 2026
Sent to North Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8845781.
Blocked drain causing flooding of the road and gulley along Aldwincle Road in Thorpe Waterville. Drains block even when there is light rain. Water is across part of the carriageway and the run of drains along this road need to be cleared to enable to rain water run off to drain away. All drains towards the river.
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If you believe that your concerns are an emergency (such as flooding, highway obstructions fallen trees), please call 0300 126 3000, Monday to Friday (9.00 to 17.00). Outside these hours, please call 01604 651074.
Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 13:40, Thursday 5 February 2026
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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 North Northamptonshire Council at 13:40, Thursday 5 February 2026
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found) - Thank you for your enquiry. We will schedule a repair to be completed within 28 days. Please be assured that you will receive an update once repairs are concluded.
Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 13:11, Thursday 12 February 2026
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Reported 5th Feb, report due 28 days later, I have or seen an update, have these drains and gullies been cleaned out please? Thank you J.Hewes
Posted by John Hewes at 11:01, Tuesday 7 April 2026
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Thank you for providing an update. 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.
Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 11:01, Tuesday 7 April 2026
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found) - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that our team attended the site on 16 March to cleanse the gullies.
Further investigative works are required, and an update will be provided once these have been completed.
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