In progress
45 Ashbourne Road
Reported via iOS in the Obstruction on a Road or Pavement category anonymously at 07:40, Thursday 25 June 2026
Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1287327-L0V1J9.
Overhanging hedge causing issues on pavement. Covers over half the pavement causing issues for wheelchair users etc This is an ongoing issue - appears to not maintain hedge regularly
Updates
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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 07:40, Thursday 25 June 2026
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State changed to: In progress
Updated by Merton Council at 07:43, Thursday 25 June 2026
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We've asked our contractor to fix this.
Posted by Merton Council at 15:07, Friday 26 June 2026
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Still open, via questionnaire, 08:56, Thursday 23 July 2026
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No change in one month
Posted anonymously at 21:44, Wednesday 29 July 2026
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No change and hedge has grown to within two feet of kerb and been more than 28 days since report
Posted anonymously at 21:04, Friday 7 August 2026
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