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Stake at angle supporting tree
Reported via mobile in the Other Street Tree Problem category anonymously at 17:53, Thu 9 October 2025
Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1260161-G7S2L6.
This stake was removed and then photo taken and then replaced by persons unknown. The reason for this stake is that the last tree which also had a stake at an angle was to stop people parking on the curb to protect the tree . The last tree was knocked down because of people parking close up to it. It has now been repaired and knocked further in to help support and protect tree. I suggest that Merton Council help by putting protection around the trees to stop the kind of thing happening
Updates
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Thank you for reporting a problem with a street tree.
We aim to inspect street tree problems within 10 working days of being reported, or 2 hours if the tree is dangerous. We aim to carry out any necessary work within 30 working days.
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We care for more than 20,000 street trees in Merton, including pruning, pollarding, and planting hundreds each year to keep streets green, safe, and walkable.
Posted by Merton Council at 17:53, Thu 9 October 2025
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We've asked the relevant service provider to investigate.
State changed to: In progress
Posted by Merton Council at 18:01, Thu 9 October 2025
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Thank you for your report. As standard practice, young tree have on stake only. Someone has installed an extra stake at roadside to help prevent future vehicle damage. As this tree grow up to substantial size, both stakes will be removed.
Posted by Merton Council at 14:49, Monday 5 January 2026
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We've asked the relevant service provider to investigate.
State changed to: Closed
Posted by Merton Council at 15:01, Monday 5 January 2026
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.