FOI Request - Local Blocked Drains
Request 101003614653
Can I please request information on blocked gullies (road drains) in your local area.
I would like the following information for the calendar years 2013 to 2024 (up to 1 August):
1. The annual number of blocked road drains reported to the council
2. The annual number of blocked road drains unblocked by the council (or third party contractor)
The information should relate only to drains maintained/managed by the council and be based on all reports - from the public and from council.
Response 22-08-2024
| Year | Number of blocked road gully instructions/enquiries reported to the council (Question 1) | Number of completed blocked road gully instructions (Question 2) |
| 2013 | 233 | 171 |
| 2014 | 437 | 245 |
| 2015 | 230 | 121 |
| 2016 | 355 | 191 |
| 2017 | 293 | 131 |
| 2018 | 205 | 92 |
| 2019 | 288 | 123 |
| 2020 | 283 | 101 |
| 2021 | 423 | 226 |
| 2022 | 426 | 226 |
| 2023 | 616 | 381 |
| 2024 | 438 | 297 |