DRAINAGE on a road between Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath is non-existent, according to residents whose driveways are regularly flooded.

People living in Park Lane say they have long been tormented by rising water levels every time there is heavy rain.

They claim drainage systems have never been installed on the road and problems of water-logged pavements, the risk of flooding and pedestrians being sprayed with rainfall are getting worse.

John Angell, who has lived in Park Lane since 1951, said he has no recollection of any improvements being made since moving in.

He said: "There is no water drainage whatsoever. Huge puddles form along the road and there are water level marks on people's walls. It is a regular problem, especially at this time of year."

Mr Angell, who was on Westerleigh Parish Council for almost 20 years, said he often gets drenched by passing cars when he ventures out to open his garden gates.

He added: "We are sick and tired of this problem and are determined to get something done. It is very frustrating."

Mr Angell collected almost 100 signatures from residents of Park Lane after deciding he had put up with the situation for long enough.

Cllr Alan Bracey (Lib Dem, Westerleigh) has now handed the petition to South Gloucestershire Council demanding that improvements be made.

He told the Gazette: "Despite increases in traffic and the road being used as a rat run, no improvements have been made and they are long overdue.

"In medium rainfall, residents on their driveways can be showered with water from at least 11ft away. During times of heavy - and even moderate rainfall - the road becomes very flooded.

"There is a complete lack of stored water drainage on a three-quarter-mile stretch of the road.

"The spray of water is a problem for all residents and pedestrians and it is a problem which has increased considerably."

Cllr Bracey called on the council to allocate funds to drastically improve the drainage on Park Lane. He did, however, concede that the project would cost an estimated six-figure sum.

The petition has now been passed on to Cllr Shirley Potts, executive member for community services, and will be investigated.

Cllr Bracey said he was sceptical that money is available in the council's budget to carry out the work and admitted he did not know of a solution to the problem.

He vowed, however, to press Cllr Potts for "some action".

Mr Angell said: "We are hoping for the best. We are not expecting anything to be done straight away but hope it will be included in next year's budget.

"People are generally very fed up with the way the road has been allowed to deteriorate, particularly with big increases in traffic since the ring road was put in and Bradley Stoke was built."