Decision details

Purpose of report: To reduce the number of signs erected on the public highway including ongoing maintenance costs and to improve the street scene.

Members are asked to: Approve funding to be made available for either the removal of redundant street furniture or for a higher quality produced to be used in conservation areas.

RESOLVED:   (i)That the Executive Member approves Option C, as set out in the Officers report, and that the Network Management Traffic Team be charged with the task of being the lead team implementing the proposals.

                          (ii)That a basic set of guidelines be compiled showing more sensitive methods of signing for distribution to other teams / organisations carrying out work on the highway.

(iii)             That an annual review report be produced outlining the progress made and areas where further improvements may be feasible.

REASON:           To reduce the:

-         amount of street clutter along the city’s highway network;

-         maintenance burden created by traffic signs and other street furniture;

-         energy consumption and associated cost of illuminated signs;

and to improve:

-         the ability of those with visual impairment difficulties to negotiate their way along the footway

-         the visual aspect of the street scene;