Fixed
Drainage grate in kerb not effective
Sent to Lincolnshire County Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 420732.
The drainage grate on the side of Brandon Road opposite Church cottage is placed in a position where it is ineffective during rain storms. The water pools right where the kerb is lowered to allow wheelchairs, prams and pedestrians to cross the road making it impossible to cross to the Church during time of rain. Walkers also have to walk around the puddle into the middle of the road at the pathway stops here. Cars driving at speed through the puddle splash the standing water onto the outer wall of the MayGlen property which could lead to some structural damage and dampness. The drainage grate needs to be moved or road in that area heightened so that the water flows to the grate and not pool away from it. Additionally, the iron barrier has been struck at some point and is now ineffective at protecting pedestrians or the nearby house.
Updates
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Thank you for your report. We will investigate and make an update to this report within 14 days.
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This report has been assessed and works are planned. We will update this report when works are scheduled.
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Works are scheduled.
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We have assessed your report and the drain will be cleaned on the next programmed schedule.
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We need to investigate this report. We will contact you again when an update is available.
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Works are scheduled.
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The problem is not the grate being blocked but the road slopping away making the grate ineffective and allowing pooling. Recent downpours have seen larger vehicles hitting the puddle with such force that it regularly sprays the windows on the front of the house. Damage to the brickwork is now becoming evident.
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After 3 years of inaction the problem is getting worse with each downpour. The latest on 18th December 2025 has caused more local flooding making the road difficult to cross for pedestrians (most of whom are elderly) and passing vehicles continuing to splash water on the brickwork of the C18th house. Damage and erosion is now apparent which is unacceptable given this matter was reported in 2022 and nothing has been done to address it. To repeat, the problem is not the grate being blocked but the road slopping away making the grate ineffective and allowing significant pooling.
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Great news, we’ve had a look at the issue and we have now passed to our Highways Officers for the team to assess what can be done to resolve the matter. We’ll let you know when the assessment has taken place.
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The work required to resolve this issue has now been completed. Thank you for contacting us about this. Your report has meant that we can focus our effort where it’s needed most.
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.