Signs or banners on the highway need authorisation from the Highway Authority. In Cornwall, Cornwall Council is the Highway Authority for most roads. National Highways are responsible for the A30 and A38 Trunk Roads.
Unauthorised signs
Unauthorised signs or banners within the highway can be removed by us. This includes those on verges, roundabouts, laybys, road bridges and on sign or lighting poles. Where they are an immediate danger, they can be removed without notice. In other cases, the Highway Service will try to contact the sign or banner owner.
If the owner doesn't remove their unauthorised signs or banners, the Highway Service may do so. Removed signs and banners will be stored at a highway facility for up to 28 days. After that they will be disposed of and we may pursue owners for disposal costs.
Owners collecting their signs or banners from the Highway Service may have to pay a charge. The charge is to cover our costs. Please note that payment must be received before signs or banners are collected.
Please note that unauthorised signs or banners can still be removed even if they have consent under the Town and Country Planning Regulations.
If you want to promote an event, please ensure you get the relevant authorisation.
To get approval for a sign please contact the Highway Authority via email at enquiries@cornwallhighways.co.uk.
Further information is available on the Government Advertisements page.