Each year we assess the information from reports we’ve received to look at areas where flooding of properties and gardens is happening regularly.

These locations are assessed by our engineer to determine what works are needed to help prevent future flooding issues by ensuring that the highways drainage infrastructure is in good condition and free from any blockages like excess silt or tree roots. Road gullies carry excess surface rainwater from the highway into the carrier drain.

Causes of flooding are investigated by the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) team within the council and we work closely with them on these issues.

The following locations have been identified as urgently requiring works to repair or improve the carrier drainage system.

Carrier Drainage Schemes

• North Saxon Roundabout
• Sherington Bypass (filter drainage)
• Belvedere Roundabout (root cutting and lining works)
• Hospital Roundabout (root cutting and lining works)
• Denmark Street/George Street, Fenny Stratford - Car Park drainage
• Top Meadows – on behalf of the Lead Local Flood Authority
• Newport Pagnell (nr Fire Station) - investigation works.

Please note:

The above schemes are in addition to the routine cleansing of the gullies which takes place on a cyclical basis around the city.

Areas where localised flooding occurs regularly will be cleansed more often.

Any gully covered by debris such as leaves, or soil should be reported to the Street Cleansing team via the Report It section on our website.