Decision details

The Executive will be asked to approve new processes for approving proposals for street naming and numbering, including the introduction of a service charge

Received a report from the Corporate Director of Regeneration seeking approval of proposals to deliver an improved, self-funding, support service of street naming and numbering with effect from April 2008.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council in achieving the Council’s Community Priorities of “Delivering Outstanding Customer Service” and “Raising General Pride in the Borough”, to:

(i)  Introduce an enhanced street name and numbering service with effect from 1 April 2008;

(ii)  The new service being self-financing and that the charge be determined as part of the annual review of Council fees and charges for 2008/09;

(iii)  Delegate responsibility for the naming and numbering of buildings and roads for which the Council is responsible to the Corporate Director of Regeneration; and

(iv)  The decisions on the naming of buildings and roads be made in consultation with the Leader of the Council, the relevant Portfolio Holder and the Local Heritage Officer.