Penrith's £170,000 wayfinding signs contain spelling mistakes

Summarised from Cumberland News's report · Updated 19 Oct, 20:43 · Archive

New wayfinding signs installed in Penrith town centre contain spelling mistakes including 'St Andew's Church'.

New wayfinding signs installed as part of a £170,000 project to improve navigation in Penrith town centre contain spelling mistakes. The errors include the misspelling of St Andrew's Church as 'St Andew's Church' on at least two signs. The signage contract was awarded to Trueform Engineering Limited.

Penrith Town Council confirmed it is taking steps to correct the errors, stating: 'The Council is aware of a small number of minor spelling errors on some of the recently installed wayfinding and interpretation signs. These were identified following installation, and work is underway to arrange the necessary corrections.' The council apologised for any dissatisfaction caused.

Jeff Thomson, a former Penrith town councillor, said the mistakes highlight a need for accountability, calling the spelling errors 'wholly unacceptable' and questioning who signed off the signs.

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• Wayfinding signs contain spelling mistakes in £170,000 projectPenrith’s £170,000 town centre wayfinding signs contain spelling mistakes, including ‘St Andew’s Church’. Town Council says corrections are underway.Cumberland News · 19 Oct, 17:40

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