The owner of Sally’s Vintage Chic, which is located on Summerland Place in Minehead, has expressed her frustration over new guidelines on A-boards. Proprietor, Sally Mclean, had been using an advertising board to attract customers to her small high-street shop until she was instructed to remove it. Ms Mclean said: “I received a letter a … Continue reading “New guidelines on A-boards ‘disadvantage’ vintage-shop owner”

The British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA) has issued a warning to sign makers over essential maintenance, following a successful prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The prosecution follows an incident five years ago, where a 12m x 3m wooden sign was blown down in strong winds. The structure had become decayed and … Continue reading “Warning to sign makers following prosecution”

East Cambridgeshire District Council has rejected an application by Phones 4u, for a sign outside its new shop in Ely. Phones 4u is yet to move into its new premises on Ely High Street, but the retailer has already experienced a setback, when planning officials stated that designs for a large shopfront banner were not … Continue reading ““Visually Dominant” Sign Rejected By Planning Officials”

Three businesses with shops on Orwell Road in Felixstowe have been forced to take down pavement signs, after they were classed as causing an obstruction. The issue with Suffolk County Council resulted from an accident involving a pedestrian tripping over one of the signs. The businesses, a tea room, jewellery shop and antique dealer, see … Continue reading “Pavement signs removed by shop owners”

The A153-158 junction bridge in Horncastle is an important site for business owners who want to advertise in the town. But local councillors are concerned that the bridge is being misused by some firms. Lincolnshire County Council permits local companies to place banners and advertisements on the railings of the bridge. Horncastle Town Council, however, … Continue reading “Signage on bridge draws complaints from councillors”

The owner of a boutique store in Sheerness, Kent, has threatened to close her business if the local council continues to ignore or reject her applications for new signage. Seventy five year-old Ann Burbidge owns Crafts and Gifts 4 U, which can be found on Hope Street. The problem for Mrs Burbidge, who has been … Continue reading “Owner of Craft Store Demands Improved Signage”

New-look bulkhead signage has been installed by one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK, in its stores in Rothwell and Croydon. Morrisons commissioned a Leeds-based design firm to create the signage, which aims to foster a sense of novelty and community. The new signs, many of which contain 3D elements, have been designed … Continue reading “New Signage trialled by Morrisons”

Bournemouth Borough Council has been accused of wasting money after it spent £ 76,000 on a new road sign. Installed on a bridge over the A338, the prominent sign reads: “WELCOME TO BOURNEMOUTH.” Ben Grower, a Labour councillor, is reported to have said: “Jobs are being cut and services not expanded. This is the biggest … Continue reading “Sign costing £76K causes uproar in Bournemouth”

Tesco Does Not Want to Be Kept in the Dark Tesco has made an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate after plans to install illuminated signage outside its store in Saffron Walden were rejected by council officials. Matthew Magee, corporate affairs manager at the supermarket, said: “The gantry sign is an important part of the store … Continue reading “Illuminated signage for Tesco store rejected by council”

One of the problems faced by manufacturers of outdoor signage is how to make products sufficiently durable for customers who require permanent or long-term solutions. Existing materials can survive in harsh conditions for many years, but few products can cope with damage caused by vandalism, fire or flooding. Until now. MeFace has devised a new … Continue reading “‘Indestructible’ outdoor signage developed by MeFace”