Signs on the Village Green Policy
NEWTON ST CYRES PARISH COUNCIL
POLICY FOR ERECTION OF TEMPORARY ADVERTISING SIGNS ON THE VILLAGE GREEN
- No advertising signs can be erected on the Village Green without prior approval
- Only signs advertising Village activities are permitted
- Permission must be sought in advance from the Parish Clerk
- If the Parish Clerk feels that the request may be contentious, then approval of the Parish Council must be sought
- Signs should be no larger than 1.25 metres x 0.625 metre
- Signs should be either free standing or secured to the ground by metal posts no more than 1cm in width
- If there is more than one sign per event then a maximum of two signs are permitted in a V formation at any one time.
- Signs must not be in situ for longer than 14 days prior to the event
- Signs must be removed within 2 days of the event and the ground reinstated if damaged
- A maximum of 3 events to be advertised at any one time
- Signs must not be positioned where they cause obstruction to drivers’ visibility
Date of last review: May 2022