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Memorandum of Understanding with Parish and Town Councils for fixings on Lamp Columns

To approve the Council entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Parish and Town Councils to enable the installation of hanging baskets (or other fixings) on Council-owned lamp columns, subject to mandatory structural and safety testing.

 

The decision is taken under the Amended Sub?Scheme of Delegation – Regeneration and Environment (March 2024), Council Functions – Executive Functions, General Delegations, specifically the authority to negotiate and enter into agreements for rights to utilise highway structures.

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/05/2026

Open/Exempt: Open;

Decision due: June 2026 by Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment

Lead director: Sam Barstow

Department: Regeneration and Environment

Contact: Allan Lewis, Group Manager Street Lighting, Inspections and Streetworks.

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