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Cables exposed on lamppost by bus stop

Reported via mobile in the Door Off category anonymously at 19:40, Saturday 30 May 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1284631-S5J7X8.

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The panel cover on the lamppost is open and many cables are exposed.

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 19:40, Saturday 30 May 2026

  • State changed to: In progress

    Updated by Merton Council at 19:42, Saturday 30 May 2026

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    Problem still there, no sign of a repair, temporary or permanent.

    Posted anonymously at 10:02, Monday 8 June 2026

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