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Surface water drain from road- see gate photo) across field to ditch has failed

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Reported via mobile in the Blocked/Damaged category anonymously at 14:55, Sun 31 August 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8098490.

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Who owns this surface water drain? It has failed and is dangerous. It would appear to run from the road- see what3words photo attached) to an outlet discharging into a stream/ditch across the field (see what3words photo attached). It could cause immediate danger to animals and humans. Does the highways authority or council own this drain? It is NOT owned by Anglican Water. Many thanks

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State changed to: Investigating

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 14:55, Sun 31 August 2025
Investigation: Completed (Highways to Monitor, Routine Inspection Programme) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location, and we can confirm that in accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, this defect does not meet the investigatory levels for a repair. We will continue to monitor the condition as part of our routine highway inspection schedule. Should you notice the defect worsening, please inform us by raising a new Fixmystreet enquiry.

State changed to: Closed

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:23, Mon 1 September 2025
Investigation: Ongoing (Highways to Monitor, Routine Inspection Programme) - Apologies for the previous incorrect response. We are investigating the ownership of the drain and will respond within seven days

State changed to: Investigating

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:22, Tue 9 September 2025
Investigation: Completed (Highways to Monitor, Routine Inspection Programme) - Thank you for your enquiry. After investigation, the Highways Extent records do show that unfortunately the land in question is not owned and maintained by Kier on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council. We apologise that we could not be of any further assistance.

State changed to: Closed

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:47, Thu 18 September 2025
Investigation: Completed (Highways to Monitor, Routine Inspection Programme) - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that we have been made aware of this issue. The expected completion date for these works will be 09.10.2026.

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:13, Tue 4 November 2025
Investigation: Ongoing - Apologies for previous updates. Further investigations ongoing which will be updated on 12th November

State changed to: Investigating

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:48, Wed 5 November 2025

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