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Faulty Telecoms Utility cover with raised edges causing a trip hazard

Reported via mobile in the Faulty Manhole Cover on a Path or Pavement category anonymously at 21:42, Friday 10 July 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1289228-F7B7H2.

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My six year old son wishes to report a “Faulty Telecoms Utility Cover” with raised edges and a broken metal frame causing a trip hazard, near the corner of The Green and the High Street in Wimbledon Village, a

The front edge of the utility cover, facing Wimbledon Village, sticks out of the surrounding pavement by >2.5cm.

This differential in height is a trip hazard and is an accident risk for pedestrians.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a problem with a road or pavement.

    If there is a fault with the road or pavement, a highway officer will visit to inspect the site within five working days. If we decide it’s an emergency we will make it safe within 4 hours following the inspection. If it is not dangerous, we will resolve it within 28 days following the inspection.

    Did you know…?
    In our 2025-26 budget, we are investing £3.7 million in fixing and maintaining our roads and pavements."

    Posted by Merton Council at 21:42, Friday 10 July 2026

  • State changed to: In progress

    Updated by Merton Council at 21:45, Friday 10 July 2026

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