A zero-tolerance policy on flyposting looks likely to be adopted by Braintree Council, it has been revealed.
Members of the Town Centre Strategy Group heard at its meeting last week that initial responses from a community-wide consultation proved many are in favour of adopting the no-nonsense approach to flyposting.
Roger Walters, Braintree Council's cabinet member for environment, told strategy group members that the policy was the council's favoured course of action against the problem.
He told members at the meeting, held at Causeway House, Bocking End, that it would be extremely difficult for council clean-up teams, who would be responsible for the future removal of flyposters, to choose between those advertising for commercial purposes and those advertising good causes.
After discussing the issue with parish councils, community groups and traders, the response was that flyposting is unacceptable and leads to a lot of complaints, he said.
Peter Tattersley, of Braintree Council, also told members if the zero-tolerance approach was not taken, the council risked being sued by businesses for removing its flyposters but not removing others.
Members were also told A-frames would also be removed if they were placed outside of the dimensions of the business.
Published Tuesday August 10, 2004
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