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There’s no light in a playground why ?

Reported via mobile in the Light Out category anonymously at 15:45, Wednesday 4 February 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1271796-S1S4G2.

The park has recently been built and today while my 1 year old was on the swing we noticed it was about to fall apart which is very dangerous considering as is newly built I have seen untold babies on there and I don’t think it’s right the equipment is already breaking I’d like the park to be inspected first before letting anyone else’s children on there the bolts to the swing are on the little bit of dirt right behind the swing If possible id like it to be fixed as soon as possible and I think lights should be added into the playground area for safety precautions in general many thanks

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 15:45, Wednesday 4 February 2026

  • State changed to: In progress

    Updated by Merton Council at 15:48, Wednesday 4 February 2026

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