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Scaffolding blocking the road

Reported via mobile in the Obstruction on a Road or Pavement category anonymously at 19:17, Friday 9 January 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1268784-D9T6B4.

Its has been here all week, and now the weekend, it takes two parking spaces, in what is already a difficult road to park in for thecresidents, i’’ve seen no permit anywhere near the obstruction.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting an obstruction on a road or pavement.

    A highway officer will visit to inspect the site within five working days. If we think the obstruction may be dangerous based on the information you give us, we aim to inspect the site within 2 hours. If we decide it is dangerous, we will resolve it within four hours after inspection. If it is not dangerous, we will resolve it within 28 days following the inspection.
    We can take legal action against people who cause obstructions to roads, pavements or footpaths.

    Did you know…?
    We dealt with 130 reports of building materials obstructing a road or pavement in 2024.

    Posted by Merton Council at 19:17, Friday 9 January 2026

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