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Light 001 on footpath not working

Reported via desktop in the Light Out category anonymously at 16:17, Tue 2 December 2025

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1265412-X1J8T0.

Light isn’t working, footpath dangerous as very dark at night

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a problem with a street light.

    A highway officer will inspect the site within 5 working days.
    Minor repairs, such as lanterns not working, doors missing, or lanterns staying on during the day, are usually carried out within 3 to 5 working days.
    If a fault poses a serious safety risk to the public, we will carry out an emergency repair within 4 hours of the inspection.
    If the issue is with the electricity supply, it is the responsibility of UK Power Networks, the distribution network operator for London.

    Did you know…?
    We maintain over 17,000 items of street lighting infrastructure in Merton.

    Posted by Merton Council at 16:17, Tue 2 December 2025

  • We've asked our contractor to fix this.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Merton Council at 09:19, Wed 3 December 2025

  • Light on footpath still not working, increased fly tipping and rubbish in area. Repair may deter future rubbish being deposited. First reported 2nd December 2025

    Posted anonymously at 16:25, Wednesday 14 January 2026

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