Flooding to garden because blocked ditch
Sent to Buckinghamshire Council 1 day, 5 minutes later. FixMyStreet ref: 5702406.
Hello Im Very concerned about my garden and house The drainage ditch behind my house in bedgrove park 32 finmere crescent has flooded due to mesh fence in field behind my property fence has become blocked with leaves and sticks Water level is higher on the field side than the garden side because it has made a dam effort I have tryed to clear it my self but i do not own tall enough waiders :-) Its never done this before so im very concerned about my property I understand we have had a lot rain and u might have more important things to do but if someone can come and clear the debris it be very appreciated 👏
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We know that an important part of any road network is the drainage system which is designed to carry water away from the road surface. As a general rule ditches along the side of the road are the responsibility of whoever owns the land on which they are situated, they should maintain and keep the ditch capable of carrying water away from the road.
The Highway Officer will carry out an inspection within 10 days and if it is the responsibility of Buckinghamshire Council and work is required, we will raise and order and have the work done.
If the responsibility is with the landowner, we will not use taxpayers money to carry out the work, we will write to the land owner and request they carry out the necessary work on their land.
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