GUIDANCE NOTES FOR OBTAINING NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH STREET SIGNS
	Neighbourhood Watch Street Signs are a visible reminder to all residents that there is an active scheme within their area. They help to create a cohesive neighbourhood identity. They also act as a potent symbol to any would-be criminal. .
1. Once a neighbourhood watch scheme has been established, street signs may be obtained and displayed at various points, depending on the size and complexity of the scheme area. 2. For small schemes, i.e. one road, two street signs (one at either end of the road) should be sufficient. For larger schemes, i.e. estates, street signs at each and every entrance might be considered (see note 6 below – costs). 3. Written authority to erect such signs (they are referred to as notices) must be obtained from East Sussex County Council, Transport and Environment, Highways Division. An application, in writing, should be made to the above, to include details of number required and specific location(s). 4. All street notices have to comply with regulations in terms of size, colour and erection, therefore, only the Council’s approved supplier/contractors can be used. Details are provided with any letter of approval. 5. In addition to written permission, the applicant will be provided with a licence in respect of each and every street notice. The licence(s) will include strict conditions, which must be complied with. Attached to the licence is a plan detailing their location and facing-direction. The Licence costs £20. 6. The cost of a street notice is £24 including V.A.T. and fitting. They can be obtained direct from May Gurney: - Phone: 0345 60 80 193 (calls charged at the local rate) Fax: 01273 482955 E-mail: highways@eastsussex.gov.uk Website: eastsussex.gov.uk East Sussex Highways Ringmer Depot The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5NP. Obviously these prices are subject to change as they are provided by the Council’s “Approved Contractor”. 7. The above costs are based on the assumption that the notices will simply be attached to existing posts (lamp columns), owned by the Council. This avoids legal issues when placing on walls, fences, etc., as well the additional cost of providing bespoke fixings. 8. Members of NHW Schemes may choose to provide their own funds for such street signs, however, funds may be obtained from other organisations. Your local Police Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer should be able to advise and assist. NOTE: STICK-ON STREET SIGNS CAN NOW BE OBTAINED FROM THE SUSSEX NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH FEDERATION: - These are designed to be stuck over existing signs, which may have become damaged or illegible. The cost is £8 sussexnwfed.org.uk Ask the Federation to send the sign, via the Police Network, to your local Police Station. When it arrives, the person requesting the sign will be notified and asked to collect, or delivery will be arranged. Mr Chris Burt Lewes Town and Rural Neighbourhood Watch Committee February 2012 Return to index
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