Sampling COVID’s impact on Surrey
Michael Coughlin describes how Surrey CC is developing a ‘rich and granular’ understanding of how its residents, communities and the local economy are being impacted by the pandemic.
What’s in a (street) name? Councils get help with changing times
07/01/2021 GeoPlace has published guidance for local authority officers in England and Wales who are responsible for naming and renaming streets and buildings. |
Council hits out at ‘flawed’ bus lane review
18/08/2020 Newcastle City Council has warned that a review into its bus lane signage contains a ‘number of legal errors’. |
Councils urged to adopt new hedgehog traffic sign
17/06/2019 Transport secretary Chris Grayling today unveiled a new traffic sign which warns road users of hazards due to animals on the road. |
Council spends £12,000 on four speed signs
13/11/2018 Bournemouth council has spent thousands of pounds installing speed signs along the promenade in an attempt to slow cyclists down. |
TSRGD 2016: 2 Years On
18/07/2018 Industry opinions of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016 are being canvassed in a 3M survey believed to be the first of its kind. |
Maintaining digital signs
10/07/2018 Andrew Walker calls on councils to be more diligent about repairing and maintaining electronic road signs. |
Council to take no action over 'offensive' street name
11/04/2018 Sandwell Council does not have any plans to change the name of Bell End street despite concern from some residents that it is offensive. |
Pollution reduced by signs prompting drivers to switch off engines
14/03/2018 Strategically-placed road signs can help tackle air pollution by prompting drivers to turn their engines off at traffic lights, new research reveals. |
Council investigates after sign flashes pornographic images
06/09/2017 A council has launched an investigation after pornographic images flashed up on one of their electronic information signs. |
Norfolk council could ban use of ‘The’ in street names
20/01/2017 Breckland council in Norfolk is considering abolishing the use of ‘The’ in new street names in order to avoid confusion for the emergency services. |
This issue of Public Property examines how how flexible workspaces can lead the way in regeneration for local authorities, Why local authority intervention is key to successful urban regeneration schemes and if the Government’s challenge of embracing beauty is an opportunity for communities.
The March issue also takes a closer look at Blackburn with Darwen Council's first digital health hub to help people gain control over health and care services.
