Who Is Responsible For Blocked Road Drains

Excavating the highway in Gloucestershire

Anyone needing to excavate in the highway, e.g. for repairs or blockage finding and removal, requires permission from Gloucestershire County Council before any work can begin. The contractor you employ must hold a minimum of 5 million pounds Public Liability Indemnity Insurance and have the relevant accreditation with regard to working on public highways in order to be eligible for this permission. Contact us directly if you need an application form as part of your excavation process within our countys areas.

Ponds and lagoons in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire County Council maintains two ponds and lagoons for highway drainage one at Buckholt, near Painswick Lane in Stroud; the other at Hanham Close on Rodborough Common. The council is responsible for ensuring that these infrastructure assets are maintained to prevent flooding or potential road closures due to overflowing water levels. If a local resident experiences any issues with blocked public drains which could lead to flooding from either asset, they should contact Gloucestershire Highways by emailing highways@gloscccouncilsgovuk or calling 01452 452049 -

Planned maintenance in Gloucestershire

In Gloucestershire, we undertake regular planned maintenance of highway surface water drains. This includes inspecting and cleaning the drainage systems to ensure they operate correctly within their design parameters and in accordance with local regulations. In addition, our teams will make blockage clearance to prevent flooding events on public property adjacent highways or other related infrastructure. If there is a specific issue that needs addressing then members of the public should contact us directly for further advice about clearing blocked or damaged drain lines/structures near them.