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Flag on street light pole
Reported via mobile in the Canopy or Shade Hanging category anonymously at 14:33, Saturday 24 January 2026
Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1270450-F5L1Z0.
Has been up for a few months and it is causing issues with flickering the light at night and during the day with sunlight
Updates
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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 14:33, Saturday 24 January 2026
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State changed to: In progress
Updated by Merton Council at 14:35, Saturday 24 January 2026
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Merton council continues to monitor reports of flags placed in public spaces. We are paying close attention to any community tensions and are working closely with partners, including the police, to address these. We will, of course, remove anything from public spaces which is offensive or raises safety concerns. This position is regularly kept under review.
Posted by Merton Council at 10:37, Friday 20 February 2026
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We didn't find anything that requires repair.
State changed to: Closed
Posted by Merton Council at 10:38, Friday 20 February 2026
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.