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Continual damage to unprotected trees

Reported via mobile in the Damaged Street Tree category anonymously at 06:36, Wednesday 15 April 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1279567-R0G8B5.

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Despite raising this problem before abd asking for protection for the trees large vans continue to damage the new trees. The trees need a cafe protection to give them half a chance of survival. Also the residents who park the vans need to be spoken to.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a problem with a street tree.

    We aim to inspect street tree problems within 10 working days of being reported, or 2 hours if the tree is dangerous. We aim to carry out any necessary work within 30 working days.

    Did you know…?
    We care for more than 20,000 street trees in Merton, including pruning, pollarding, and planting hundreds each year to keep streets green, safe, and walkable.

    Posted by Merton Council at 06:36, Wednesday 15 April 2026

  • Thank you for your report. Your request has been relayed to tree planting team

    State changed to: Internal referral

    Posted by Merton Council at 13:48, Friday 1 May 2026

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