We are responsible for drains and ditches (sometimes known as gullies), located on the public highway in Bedford Borough.
If a property is at risk of flooding, call emergency services on 999.
Private drains and sewers are the responsibility of the land owner.
Report online
If you think a drain or ditch is blocked, flooded, or a cover to a drain is damaged, then please let us know.
You can use the forms below to make a report and it should take no more than 3 to 4 minutes.
By submitting the form you agree that you have read and accepted how we process your personal data.
Find out how a Council Services account can make it quicker and easier the next time you want to report something to us.
Report a drain problem
Use the button to report as a guest.
Alternatively, login to / register for a Council Services account to report a drain problem.
Report a ditch problem
Use the button to report as a guest.
Alternatively, login to / register for a Council Services account to report a ditch problem.