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Amber heat health alert 8-12 July

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an Amber Heat Health Alert for all regions in England, from 9am on Wednesday 8 July until 9pm on Sunday 12 July. Rising temperatures may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups. For advice on staying cool, signs of heat exhaustion, swimming safely outdoors, fire safety, and more: Summer wellbeing

Street Furniture is the term used for items such as bins, seats, benches and street name plates. It can also refer to decorative items such as hanging baskets and planted troughs. These items can be found throughout the borough.

We are is responsible for the maintainable of the following items:

  • Lights (including traffic, zebra crossing and pelican signals, illuminated signs and bollards, car park barriers and Belisha beacons)
  • Bollards
  • Railings
  • Guard rails
  • Road signs
  • Street name plates
  • Litter bins
  • Dog bins
  • Public seats and benches
  • Planters
  • Other items fixed for the safety and convenience of the public.

There are thousands of pieces of street furniture within the Borough. If you are in any doubt over who is responsible please contact us. Provide as much information as you can about location and description of the item. This will help us deal with your enquiry more speedily. Where damage is causing the item to be dangerous, we will 'make safe' as a priority.

Further information on specific items of street furniture

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