Residents encouraged to keep reporting abandoned signs

Gloucestershire residents have been asked to keep reporting cases of road signs and construction equipment that have been left behind

Residents are being encouraged to keep reporting cases of highways signs being abandoned after more than 400 reports were received by a council.

Gloucestershire County Council launched its Clean Sweep Initiative in August after it was announced at the first council meeting in May following the election of the Liberal Democrat administration.

The goal of the initiative is to help recover road signs and equipment left behind following roadworks, clean the signs and bollards, and clear weeds from gullies.

Lisa Spivey, leader of the county council, thanked members of the public for reporting such cases, and said the council has "got lots more to do".

Contractors working on the Clean Sweep initiative have also been making sure road signs are facing the correct way and sweeping up debris, Gloucestershire County Council said.

"A great big thank you to everyone who has let us know about highways materials left behind by contractors," Ms Spivey added.

"We've received more than 400 reports since we started this campaign in August and we're busy having a 'clean sweep' to keep Gloucestershire's streets looking fantastic.

"We know that we've got lots more to do, but our highways teams are busy tidying up the beautiful county we're all so proud of."

Gloucestershire residents who want to alert the council to signs that have been left behind or require cleaning have been asked to do so via the FixMyStreet website.