Date received: 06 August 2024
Signatures received: 158
Name of petitioner: Checkley Lane Residents
Petition response:
Dear residents of Checkley Lane,
I refer to the petition, signed by residents, regarding the request for the Highways Department of Staffordshire County Council to take action to resolve the flooding on Checkley Lane.
Recent flooding which was experienced within, and in the vicinity of, the railway bridge was investigated and the cause confirmed to be damage to the existing drainage pipework following the installation of a new mobile phone mast and its associated base and foundations. During the investigation it was also noted that the existing pipework had a change in direction with no associated manhole.
Work to install a new manhole and a run of pipework to replace that lost due to the mast’s base and foundation construction was completed and this flooding location resolved. The County Council is continuing to pursue the installer of the mobile phone mast for costs.
With regards to the other, ongoing, flooding location this continues to be investigated by the County Council to determine the most cost effective and achievable solution to install a positive drainage system. This will most likely require cooperation from landowners adjacent to the highway, but a final, preferred proposal has yet to be determined.
At this time, a timescale for completion is not possible to provide but once a scheme has been designed any relevant permissions will be sought and the funding required identified to enable the works to progress.
Yours sincerely,
David Greatbatch