Investigation uncovers systematic neglect of drainage systems by CCC

An investigation by Cllr Stephen Ferguson discovers that CCC has not cleaned St Neots drains for FIVE YEARS and has deleted 150 reports of blocked drains. The subsequent campaign led to a commitment from CCC to clean all of the drains in St Neots.
Flooding in St Neots

Avoidable flooding caused by poorly maintained drains

On August 16, 2020, St Neots, after torrential rainfall, several areas of St Neots experienced severe flash flooding, causing distress to residents, and leaving them with a lifetime of increased insurance premiums. I led calls for the County Council to urgently address this problem and have asked residents to submit reports of blocked drains through CCC website.