You can move around with your keyboard
plus
minus
left
right
Drop pin on the map to start a new report
space
Press space again to adjust the location
space
Start new report here Reposition report here
Back to all reports

Drains overgrown

Reported via mobile in the Gully category anonymously at 19:42, Wednesday 5 August 2026

Sent to Aberdeenshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 977453.

Photo of this report zoom

This is one example of many where weed killing seems to have been stopped and significant growth now developing along the edge of roads, especially around drains. Has the weed killing policy changed and if so was any assessment made of potential consequences with regard to flood risk?

Updates

  • We’ve had a look at the issue and have now passed your enquiry to our local Roads Team for assessment. They’ll determine what action is needed and we’ll update you once that assessment has taken place.

    Thanks again for taking the time to get in touch with us.

    In the meantime, you can find out more information on a range of topics on our website at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roads.

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 19:42, Wednesday 5 August 2026

  • Category changed from ‘Other’ to ‘Gully’

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 09:31, Thursday 6 August 2026

Only the original reporter may leave updates. If you made the original report please log in to leave an update.