FOI request (FOIR-750953832)

Flash flooding reports

Requested Mon 22 September 2025
Responded Wed 24 September 2025

I would like to submit a Freedom of Information request to access the following information, please:

1. How many reports of blocked highway drains did you receive in 2023 and in 2024, as well as 2025 year to date?

2. How many blocked highway drains were reported more than once in 2023 and in 2024, as well as 2025 year to date?

3. How many blocked highway drains did you clear in 2023 and in 2024, as well as 2025 year to date?

4. How many individual homes flooded due to blocked highway drains in 2023 and in 2024, as well as 2025 year to date or How many individual homes in your area were affected by urban flash flooding in 2023 and in 2024, as well as 2025 year to date?

5. How many acres (or square metres) of land was passed for new housing, commercial, industrial developments or car parks in 2023 and in 2024, as well as 2025 year to date?

6. How many residential properties were protected by new flood defences (including all flood mitigation measures) in 2023 and 2024, as well as 2025 year to date? Please split between existing properties and new build developments.

If possible, please break data down by the smallest areas possible (that is by borough, or street).

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Response

Information not held.

All aspects of highways are dealt with by East Sussex County Council, please visit their website for further information:

https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk