How to Report Potholes and Blocked Drains in Nottinghamshire.

How to Report Potholes and Blocked Drains in Nottinghamshire.

Reporting Potholes & Road Damage.

If you’ve spotted a pothole in a Nottinghamshire road, you can report it to Nottinghamshire County Council so it can be inspected and repaired. The Council’s online form lets you pinpoint the exact location on a map and upload a photo if you have one. You can report anonymously, but including your email means you’ll be updated when the inspection or repair is underway. 

👉 Report a pothole online:

🔗 https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/roads/potholes/report-a-pothole 

Alternatively, you can use the MyNotts app to report problems on the go. 

Reporting Blocked Drains, Gullies & Flooding.

If water is pooling on the road because of a blocked drain or gully, there’s a dedicated form you can use too. Blocked drains can cause flooding that damages vehicles and property if left unchecked. 

👉 Report blocked drains or a drainage problem:

🔗 https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/roads/report-a-flooding-or-drainage-problem 

You’ll be asked to mark the location on a map and describe the issue — adding a photo helps inspectors assess the severity. 

Other Ways to Report.

If you’d prefer not to report online, you can also contact Nottinghamshire County Council’s customer service team:

📞 Customer Services: 0300 500 80 80 (Mon–Fri, typical working hours) 

Using official channels helps ensure that the right department receives your report and that it’s logged properly for inspection and action.

Why Your Reports Make a Difference.

The county council inspects roads across Nottinghamshire, but it simply can’t be everywhere at once. Many repairs to potholes, blocked drains and other highway problems only happen because residents report them. Your reports help highways teams prioritise work where it’s needed most urgently. 

If a pothole or blocked drain is causing a real safety hazard (for example, creating a risk of skidding, flooding or vehicle damage), please mention that clearly in your report and include a photo if possible.

Speak to Your Local County Councillors.

If issues persist or you’d like to raise concerns with your elected representatives, you can contact your Nottinghamshire County Councillors for Stapleford and Broxtowe Central:

Cllr Jan Goold

Email: cllr.jan.goold@nottscc.gov.uk

Work tel: 0115 804 3848

Mobile: 07483 995449

(Cllr for Stapleford & Broxtowe Central) 

Cllr Dr John Doddy

Email: cllr.john.doddy@nottscc.gov.uk

Work tel: 0115 977 2104

(Cllr for Stapleford & Broxtowe Central) 

These councillors represent your area at Nottinghamshire County Council and can help escalate persistent infrastructure concerns or support local campaigns for better road maintenance.

In Summary: Your Role Counts.

See a pothole? Report it online or via the MyNotts app. 

See blocked drains or flooding? Use the dedicated drainage report form. 

Prefer to call? Use 0300 500 80 80. 

Need further help? Contact Cllr Jan Goold or Cllr Dr John Doddy. 

Every report helps make our roads safer, smoother and easier for everyone — thank you for taking the time to help improve where we live.