CIHT and the Department for Transport are pleased to announce the addition of the Reducing Sign Clutter Award to the CIHT Awards 2013 line up.

 

The award is part of the government’s drive to cut the number of signs spoiling our towns, cities and countryside. Many local authorities are making good progress in getting rid of clutter from their roads but the government wants to see more action being taken to make old and confusing signs a thing of the past.

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said, "Pointless signs blot our landscape, confuse motorists and are expensive to maintain. This new award is about recognising and showcasing the good work being done by local authorities across the country, and I urge councils who are taking action to tackle this problem to put themselves forward. I want these examples to inspire other councils to improve their streets and public spaces."

 

Entries are open to local authorities in England who can demonstrate they have taken some of the following steps to make their local streets free of sign clutter. The deadline for award submissions is 18 April 2013.

 

The Award will be presented at the CIHT Awards 2013 on 13 June at Madame Tussuads London.

 

For more information on the Award including the judging criteria and how to enter, please visit www.ciht.org.uk/reducingsignclutter.