Issue - meetings

          The Board received a report from the Executive Director, Environment and Regeneration, regarding its available powers under the Section 224 and 225 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to control fly posting and banner advertisements. 

          Members were advised that Officers had been notified that there had been a proliferation of banner advertisements being fixed to highway furniture which could potentially cause highway safety issues and effect the amenity of the area.

          The report outlined the available powers, their purposes and implications, in the event of them being exercised. 

          It was noted that the use of the power to remove advertisements could have a beneficial impact on the look and appearance of the Borough.  However, due to limited resources, Officers would focus on being proactive in areas where a number of signs had been erected and were affecting the amenity of the area.  Officers would work with colleagues in other departments e.g. Highways, Environment and Community Safety to carry out this work and at least 14 hours a month would be allocated to tackle this problem and take enforcement action. 

          RESOLVED:  That the resource/priority implications of the approach and priority areas for action be identified and considered.