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Blocked drain Grooms Lane

Reported via mobile in the Blocked/Damaged category anonymously at 12:53, Tuesday 13 January 2026

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8679671.

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Mud blocking drain near the bend at the bottom of Grooms Lane

Updates

  • 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 West Northamptonshire Council at 12:53, Tuesday 13 January 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - 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, the gully has been assessed and requires a Priority 3 response. We will schedule drainage investigation work to be completed within 28 days. When the investigation has been completed, we will inform you of our findings and course of action. Our current average response time for a Priority 3 is 12 days.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 07:22, Wednesday 14 January 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Scheduled

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 15:54, Tuesday 20 January 2026

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    Drains on both sides of Grooms Lane are blocked meaning that water follows the gradient and crosses the road. If this freezes there’s a strong likelihood of skidding. This is a bus route and is also used by tankers.

    Posted anonymously at 10:17, Tuesday 10 February 2026

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 13:49, Tuesday 10 February 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Scheduled - 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, the gully has been assessed and requires a Priority 3 response. We will schedule drainage investigation work to be completed within 28 days. When the investigation has been completed, we will inform you of our findings and course of action. Our current average response time for a Priority 3 is 12 days.
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    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:49, Wednesday 11 February 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: To be Rescheduled

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 13:27, Wednesday 18 February 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Scheduled

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:59, Thursday 19 February 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Ongoing

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 21:05, Friday 27 February 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Work Completed

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 21:07, Friday 27 February 2026

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