Advertising signs on Roundabouts - Find a freedom of information request

Request

Signs advertising businesses have gone on to roundabouts in the Borough of Boston. Most roundabouts have at least one sign on them.

1.How much does the County Council receive in income from this advertising?

2.Do the rules governing structures on roundabouts apply the the highways authority

Decision

Income received from roundabouts as specified in the request is £2497 ex VAT from June 2021 to January 2022. Sponsorship signs on roundabouts require planning permission and a survey to check that the site is suitable.

Statutory signs, such as directional arrows, do not require planning permission. 

Reference number
FOI 3237338
Date request received
24/01/22
Date of decision
04/02/22