Service Description: The Council are responsible for drainage systems which allow the removal of surface water from the publicly maintained highway to avoid flooding or standing water during periods of heavy rainfall.
Also known as:- Drainage Maintenance, Drains, Gully
Answer: Domestic sewer and drainage problems are dealt with by the Housing Department. They can offer advice to customers and also enforce the laws covering drainage and sewers. Tel. 821000 and ask for Housing Dept. Sewerage pipes and manhole covers in the highway are usually controlled by Southern Water Tel. 526611. Gulley drains in the kerbside gutter are the responsibility of the Highways dept. Tel. 823777