The owner of a fish and chips restaurant in Burnham-On-Sea has criticised his local council after he was issued a fine for placing a freestanding sign outside his cafe. Keith Holman, proprietor of Brit Chips, claimed that Sedgemoor District Council has turned a blind eye to other businesses in the area which use mobile advertisements. … Continue reading “Fish and Chips Seller Rebukes Council over Freestanding Sign”

The Roads Service in County Down, Northern Ireland, has threatened to fine traders who display advertising signs on public footpaths. Although the practice is common across the UK, displaying signs on public footpaths has been illegal for many years. Police usually turn a blind eye to such activities, but the Roads Service is getting tough … Continue reading “Street Signage Targeted by Officials in County Down”

Few advertising structures can be more vital to mankind than a billboard sign erected in a village outside Lima, Peru. In addition to providing firms with an effective method of advertising their services, the billboard supplies drinking water to villagers in Bujama. The innovative structure cost more than £21,000 to develop and produces a little … Continue reading “Peruvian Billboard Sign Produces Drinking Water”

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park has erected ‘deadly’ signage throughout its grounds, to provide an additional form of entertainment for visitors. As if the park’s collection of lions and tigers were not deadly enough, the signs will form the basis of a new attraction called ‘Deadly Safari.’ Armed with a new guide to Longleat, visitors … Continue reading “‘Deadly” Signage introduced by Safari Park”

A councillor in East Devon has challenged the local business community in Honiton to alter the character and appearance of advertising signs in the area. Councillor John O’Leary drew attention to a number of signs that greet shoppers entering Lace Walk Shopping Centre. The councillor said: “We need to work more closely with businesses on … Continue reading “Advertising Signage: Less Pro, More Professional”

Councillors in Dersingham, Norfolk, have described roadside signs on Lynn Road as “hideous.” The signs were installed by Marketing Force as part of a sponsorship deal linked to the roundabout situated just off the A149. In total, three signs were installed by the company, which Norfolk County Council appointed to oversee the deal. Each sign … Continue reading “Advertising Signs Rejected by Councillors as “Hideous””