Tree branches are too long

Updates

• 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.

  Did you know…?
  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 13:10, Fri 17 October 2025

• Thank you for your report. Fallen leaves / fruits on public pavement are street clean issue please report to following link for fast and direct response: https://www.merton.gov.uk/ streets-parking-transport/ street-cleaning As our latest inspection, we have identified and specified the necessary tree works as part of routine maintenance. Please understand that we are unable to maintain all street trees simultaneously. Borough-wide tree maintenance is prioritised by risk to public safety, so lower-risk trees will be addressed as work progresses on higher-risk ones. We apologise for not being able to provide a specific date at this time, but we are managing the work as efficiently as possible within our resource limits.

  State changed to: In progress

  Posted by Merton Council at 11:55, Thursday 8 January 2026