The Bedford Group of Drainage Boards

The Bedford Group of Drainage Boards comprises three Internal Drainage Boards which are situated in the upper reaches of the Great Ouse river catchment.

FLOODING CONTACTS:

In an emergency where floodwater is entering your property call 999

For emergency advice on flooding contact the Environment Agency or Floodline on 0345 988 1188

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Non-Emergency Contacts:

For non-emergency enquiries please contact our office on 01234 767995 
Our office hours are: Monday -Thursday 8.45-4.30 & Friday 8.45-4.15

To report an activity which could lead to flooding contact our Duty Officer on 07764 239 891
(This contact number is not monitored 24/7 and should not be used in an emergency.)

Rural river bending between grassy banks with trees and fields beyond

The Bedford Group of Drainage Boards

The Bedford Group of Drainage Boards is a consortium of statutory bodies providing local storm water management. This is done by undertaking watercourse maintenance and improvement, adoption, and maintenance of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs). The group also provides advice and direction to local authorities and developers, as part of the Town and Country planning procedure.

The Consortium comprises:

  • Bedfordshire and River Ivel Internal Drainage Board;
  • Buckingham and River Ouzel Internal Drainage Board;
  • Alconbury and Ellington Internal Drainage Board.