Wiltshire Council to review temporary event signage rules again

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 05:59 · Archive

Wiltshire Council is reviewing its temporary event signage policy after complaints that the rules are confusing and inconsistently enforced.

Wiltshire Council's temporary event signage policy is being sent back to scrutiny just over a year after changes were introduced, following complaints that the rules are confusing and inconsistently enforced.

Councillor Allison Bucknell brought the matter back to full council on 20 October. She said she was still being contacted by people struggling with the guidance, despite a previous attempt to address the issue through updated guidance. She called for 'another bite at this apple' and highlighted that travelling circuses and funfairs, which traditionally rely on temporary roadside advertising, appeared to have been 'disproportionately negatively affected' by the current rules.

One specific concern raised was lack of clarity over who can attach what to street furniture. Councillor Bucknell also revealed there had been an issue with poppies being attached to lampposts ahead of Remembrance events, though an arrangement has since been reached. She expressed sadness at the prospect of such items being removed at that time of year.

However, councillors were mindful of the unintended consequences of tightening rules. They recognised that attempts to control legitimate temporary advertising could encourage more unsightly flyposting.

How it is being reported

• 'Eyesore' circus posters spark fresh crackdown on Wiltshire signage rulesRules governing posters and signs advertising everything from village events to travelling circuses are set to be reviewed again.Wiltshire Times · 25 Oct, 05:00
• 'Eyesore' circus posters spark fresh crackdown on Wiltshire signage rulesRules governing posters and signs advertising everything from village events to travelling circuses are set to be reviewed again.Gazette & Herald · 25 Oct, 05:00
• 'Eyesore' circus posters spark fresh crackdown on Wiltshire signage rulesRules governing posters and signs advertising everything from village events to travelling circuses are set to be reviewed again.Swindon Advertiser · 25 Oct, 05:00

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