Latest news with #signage
BBC News
10-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Carlisle Tullie removes sign in listed building row
A museum has removed its new sign following a row over the impact on its Grade I listed in Carlisle, had changed its signage following a refurbishment and to reflect a recent rebrand from its old name of Tullie and District Civic Trust claimed it had happened without the necessary permission being obtained, while Cumberland Council said Tullie had been given permission for the sign on the Gatehouse, however it had not been erected in accordance with the specifications of the planning consent. In a social media post Tullie said it had not been asked to take the signs down. "We're temporarily taking down the blue sign from the Gatehouse to ease a small number of concerns while we progress conversations with relevant parties over the look and design of the sign," a spokesman said."It is important to clarify that prior to our recently completed redevelopment work we obtained planning permissions and listed building consents for all the planned works including signage." The civic trust called the building "iconic" and claimed the museum was "flouting planning law".A spokesman said of the signage change: "It is appalling that a trust, charged with the protection of our heritage and culture, have acted in such a cavalier and illegal manner."Cumberland Council said it was in negotiations with Tullie over their application and no enforcement action had been taken.A spokesman said: "The sign which was erected was not in accordance with the permission and therefore further permissions are required due to slight nuances in location and size. "Signage also requires advertisement consent - there is a current live application in for this. A new listed building consent will be required for the new signage." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Ilkley Starbucks sign on pole put up without permission
A Starbucks cafe and drive-thru has put up an illuminated sign on a 9-metre high (29.5ft) pole without planning permission, according to a local councillor.A new branch of the coffee shop in Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, opened on Friday, with the totem sign outside. The sign, which has the Starbucks logo and information about the cost of charging an electric vehicle, is directly opposite a row of terraced houses. Plans for the sign had been removed from the planning application for the site, according to council documents, and Conservative councillor Andrew Loy said it was "completely unacceptable" that it had been installed. The cafe is located on the main road into Ilkley from Leeds, on the corner of Wheatley Lane and Collyer said: "Thank you to the residents who contacted me about this, and those who submitted representations to the council. "It is completely unacceptable that the signage was installed without permission, and I objected to this application."After discussions with the council, the owner omitted the 9m 'totem pole' from the scheme, so that does not have permission and will now need to be removed."He said if it was not removed "promptly", he would be following the matter up with the planning enforcement department at the council.A report by council planning officers said: "Following discussions with the agent for this application, the totem pole sign has since been omitted from the scheme and a new set of plans submitted for assessment."As the totem pole has been constructed on site prior to the determination of the application, this becomes a matter for an investigation though planning enforcement procedures."Bradford Council and Starbucks have been contacted for comment. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Independent
30-06-2025
- The Independent
Street drinking and rough sleeping: What you could now be fined for in Albuferia
Albufeira, Portugal, introduced new legislation on June 24 to curb antisocial behavior among tourists. Holidaymakers can face significant fines for actions including wearing swimwear outside beach or pool zones, drinking alcohol in the street, and public urination. The new code of conduct aims to prevent 'excessive behaviour' and protect the municipality's image as a tourist destination. Signage will be installed throughout the resort, and an initial grace period will involve warnings before fines are issued. This initiative follows a viral video of naked dancing and aligns with similar measures adopted by other European tourist cities like Barcelona and Dubrovnik.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
The mystery behind a sign 'error' at one of Sydney's busiest stations is revealed
Transport for New South Wales has revealed the truth behind the quirky mystery of why the sign at one of its busiest stations appears to have a spelling error. At Sydney 's Central Station, commuters and visitors have noticed something about the sign reading 'Central' between platforms 20 and 21. The letter 'C' is noticeably smaller and appears in a different font compared to the rest of the word. This seemingly minor detail has sparked confusion, with many passengers assuming it was a design error or modern oversight. But an eagle-eyed Australian recently reignited the discussion by sharing a photo of the sign on Reddit, asking why the first letter looked so out of place. Now, for the first time, the transport department has revealed the reason behind the signage quirk, and it turns out to be entirely intentional. A spokesperson for Transport for NSW (TfNSW) told Daily Mail Australia on Friday that the sign is a heritage feature, which has remained in place for decades. 'The small 'C' visible in the suspended signs on platforms 16 to 23 at Central Station is a design feature of the heritage signs that have been in use since the 1960s.' The spokesperson explained there were two fonts used on original signs when they were installed, one of which was slightly larger. Rather than update or replace the signage, TfNSW made a conscious decision to preserve it in its original form. 'The Central Station signs were rolled out during one of the periodic upgrades of this huge and busy station in the middle of the last century and were handmade,' the spokesperson said. 'Our conservation work on Central is intended to take as light a touch as possible. 'Little things like this speak to the heritage of the country's second oldest train station.' Central Station officially opened in 1906, built on top of the Devonshire Street Cemetery. It is estimated that more than 250,000 people pass through the station daily, with it linked to all train lines, Sydney Metro and the Light Rail. In a recent online post, debate was sparked as to why the sign was different from the others. 'This has driven me mental for so many years! It's been like this for so long,' one frustrated Sydneysider said on the Reddit thread. 'This is frustrating to become aware of,' another wrote. A third said: 'I noticed this a few years ago. It upsets me to no end.'
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plans for shop signs to reflect city's history and heritage
Residents in Gloucester could soon be asked if shops within the city's conservation area should reflect the city's history and City Council will launch a consultation if plans are given the go-ahead by civic chiefs next residents agree, guidance could be issued to shops and businesses to make sure signage is in keeping with the area and uses high quality cabinet member, Sarah Sawyer, said: "I'm committed to making the most of our beautiful city and helping our high street to look the best it can be." The plans will also need approval from the secretary of state, according to the Local Democracy Reporting practice is common in many historic cities and shopping centres who set guidelines for shops and aim is to make the city more attractive to residents, shoppers and tourists. Research by Historic England showed that areas with better quality and more appropriate signage attracts investors, boosts pride in a city and contributes to community wellbeing. It also found that it improves the overall economic prosperity of the city."We're competing against the internet for shoppers and against many other towns and cities as a tourist destination", Ms Sawyer added."If we want to make Gloucester a go-to destination and shout about our world class heritage, then it's important to follow other shopping destinations and introduce guidelines for shops."Gloucester City Council is due to consider the proposals at a cabinet meeting on 11 June.
