Banners (over the highway) and decorations
- Type of application: Open to all
- Cost: No cost
- Notice needed: 20 days
Returning applicants: Apply to place a banner (over the highway) or put up decorations
Application details
To celebrate or advertise an event, your community may wish to put up banners or decorations over the highway (roads, pavements or verges). For example, you might wish to put up:
- banners
- seasonal decorations and lights
- bunting
- hanging baskets
You must notify us of your intention to do so. We will review your request and contact you to either approve or reject it.
We will support communities in their desire to improve local areas but any banners or decorations must be placed in a location that does not obstruct the travelling public. We are unable to suggest suitable locations.
Cost
There is no cost involved in the basic application but if a site inspection is required there will be a charge of £89.
Any items considered to be unsafe, a nuisance, inappropriate, advertising commercial services, or in breach of our terms and conditions may be removed without notice. If removed they will need to be collected within 14 days and will be subject to a £48 fee plus £49 for each additional sign.
Timescales
A minimum of 20 days’ notice is required. Please do not start the work until you have received written confirmation of approval.
Items should be erected no sooner than two weeks before an event.
Who can apply
The majority of our applications come from groups such as parish or town councils, event committees, businesses or charities but individuals can also apply.