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I have reported this last week and its still not been done reference given was 9878434 and its dangerous, my elderly neighbour has stepped into it as i did when first saw it and hurt my foot. Its the drain cover and all what was done was a piece of flimsy polystyrene placed on it which falls in
Reported via mobile in the Damaged Footway category anonymously at 10:04, Tuesday 4 August 2026
Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1291941-N7P7T4.
Please see above
Round drain cover missing Dangerous People getting their feet stuck as they have stepped into it.
Been like this over a week
Piece of flimsy polystyrene was placed in it which isn't fixing the issue
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We’ll inspect it within five working days. Repairs are usually carried out within 28 days following inspection. If we decide it’s an emergency we will make it safe within 4 hours following the inspection.
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Posted by Merton Council at 10:04, Tuesday 4 August 2026
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State changed to: In progress
Updated by Merton Council at 10:07, Tuesday 4 August 2026
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