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Cabling trip hazard sticking out of pavement outside

Reported via mobile in the Obstruction on a Road or Pavement category anonymously at 17:28, Wednesday 8 April 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1278917-Z1W0P9.

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My 6 year old who is a Community Champion wishes to report that there is a cabling loop sticking out of the edge of the pavement outside #19 Thornton Road.

It poses a dangerous trip hazard to the young and the elderly. The wheel of his scooter hit this cabling almost causing an accident.

Please fix this dangerous cabling asap. Thank you.

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 17:28, Wednesday 8 April 2026

  • State changed to: In progress

    Updated by Merton Council at 17:30, Wednesday 8 April 2026

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    Thank you! The dangerous looped cable obstacle has been removed!

    Posted anonymously at 15:52, Tuesday

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