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This stretch of pavement needs lighting. It’s uneven and used by many pedestrians but almost pitch black after sunset.

Reported via iOS in the Other Street Lighting issue category anonymously at 19:26, Saturday 10 January 2026

Sent to Merton Council 1 minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1268843-H6S3J0.

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This stretch of pavement needs lighting. It’s uneven and used by many pedestrians but almost pitch black after sunset.

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 19:26, Saturday 10 January 2026

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