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Buckleigh Avenue outside No 26

Reported via desktop in the Dangerous Street Tree category by Keith Buddin at 11:49, Thu 20 November 2025

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1264311-P5F4T5.

Very Old Cherry tree some hollow branches , one in particular over hanging road where cars park. There is a danger it could fall in inclement weather. Needs to be sawn back to trunk to make safe.

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 11:49, Thu 20 November 2025

  • Thank you for your report. 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 13:29, Tuesday 20 January 2026

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