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Huge open crack on path

Reported via mobile in the Damaged Footway category anonymously at 10:58, Wednesday 5 August 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1292086-S2Z0N7.

A huge crack has opened along the path within the children’s playground leading to the gate. The crack is widening and a health hazard for tripping.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a damaged pavement.

    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.

    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 10:58, Wednesday 5 August 2026

  • State changed to: In progress

    Updated by Merton Council at 11:00, Wednesday 5 August 2026

  • This defect has either already been reported and action taken or has been passed to the relevant service provider to investigate.

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Merton Council at 15:15, Thursday 6 August 2026

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.