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Ditch/gully is full with hedge cuttings and leaves

Reported via mobile in the Blocked Drain / Gully category anonymously at 10:12, Fri 12 September 2025

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8155753.

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I was told when I reported the problem 2 years ago that the ditch had been cleared in 2019… it is now 6 years on… there is now significant build-up that clogs the pipes (see photos). Debris gathers at the sharp corner at the eastern end of Earls Lane and then flows over the verge down towards Clifton Road, impacting multiple properties every spring and autumn. Please could you arrange clearance to avoid the annual misery? The farmers have been diligent keeping hedges tidy but now there’s a collapsed wall in the ditch too…The problem runs all the way from opposite the health centre to Green Lane. Sincere thanks in advance.

Council ref: ENQ251058889

Asset ID: 290047587

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 10:12, Fri 12 September 2025

  • The heavy autumn deluges have begun... and I am just waiting for the flooding again...which means we will put wellies on and get in the ditch to clear the debris and try to permit the water to flow away... As an aside, Earls Lane is closed at the moment to allow Thames Water to complete mains upgrades so it could be a good time to access things without traffic control complications...?

    Posted by Sophie McCarthy at 11:40, Mon 10 November 2025

  • Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Oxfordshire County Council is not responsible for this problem, this issue will need to be resolved by the riparian owners as this will be their responsibility. If you wish, you can report this as a Land Drainage issue to Cherwell District Council. Kind regards

    State changed to: Investigation complete

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:26, Fri 28 November 2025

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