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Street furniture

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Photo of a bollard and a grit box

The term street furniture covers all types of traffic signs, direction signs, road nameplates, bus shelters, street lights, subway lights and other items fixed somewhere in the street for the safety and convenience of the public.

Safety fencing, bollards and crash barriers are installed to protect pedestrians and motorists in the event of traffic accidents and as a result, these often get damaged.

Benches are also sited to benefit the public where there is a recognised need, such as in shopping areas.

Bollards and barriers

The council receives a high number of requests for bollards and barriers. Unfortunately, funds are not limitless and it has a duty to promote schemes that will be of most benefit to all road users and where the need is greatest.

Local demand for bollards far outweighs the money available, so only a limited number of street furniture schemes are approved each year on a strict priority basis. The council will assess the site and give a rating to determine its position in the priority list. Your request will remain on file.

Photo of a bus shelter

Bus shelters

Bus shelters are provided to give passengers a degree of protection and comfort while waiting for a bus. Many of these shelters are owned and maintained by the council but some are looked after by a private company.

Street signs

To request a change in road signage, such as double yellow lines outside a house or business, or clear markings by a dropped kerb, just fill in this online form. This form can also be used to request new crash barrier or railings; footway parking; applications for café tables and chairs and other general enquiries.

Subways

Subways are cleaned once a month and any irregularities noticed by the Cleansing Team, such as lights not working, are reported back to the Structural Engineer or Street Lighting Engineer for rectification.

 

For more information contact Customer Services by telephone: 01634 333333 or by email: customer.first@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Customer Services, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

 

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