ragwert Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Obviously! How long have those signs that I cleaned been in that state! I was going to also point out how many signs are facing the wrong way, I will start listing them over the next few weeks. Could also list all the signs that are defaced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted November 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Could also list all the signs that are defaced Start making notes of signs and locations please folks, photo's would also help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Mordiford sign now says, Mordor please die fully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenda Powell Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I contacted BBLP this morning about a dead tree on the GWW which is now to be removed. The local steward came to see me at home this afternoon and he mentioned that someone on here had cleaned the signs, he said it should of been reported to him, I have now got his card and he said to contact him in future with any problems, so he has now left it to me to contact him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I contacted BBLP this morning about a dead tree on the GWW which is now to be removed. The local steward came to see me at home this afternoon and he mentioned that someone on here had cleaned the signs, he said it should of been reported to him, I have now got his card and he said to contact him in future with any problems, so he has now left it to me to contact him. If he was doing his job properly, surely he would of noticed the signs that I cleaned on the A465 long ago... Balfour Beatty carries out regular highway inspections across Herefordshire. As part of the programme of activities undertaken, as agreed with the council, Balfour Beatty reactively responds to any case whereby a road sign is obscured or poses a health and safety risk. Balfour Beatty Locality Stewards monitor the quality of the road signs in their local area when conducting their regular inspections. Attention is paid to cleanliness, reflectivity, correct positioning and visibility of road signs. Locality Stewards will clean and provide initial and routine maintenance if signs are loose, twisted or incorrectly positioned, paying particular attention to those signs placed at accident cluster zones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 All signs going through Mordor to Hereford are dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 All signs going through Mordor to Hereford are dirty Most of the signs l see driving around look like they have not been touched in years, so I am not surprised ragwert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrographics Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 there is a sign out side my place, its covered, as its yellow underneath, but i asked the local council workers i now, and they dont know what its there for or who has the key, to open it, it was put up about 5 years ago and never been opened would it be better to put a electronic information board there instread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenknight Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 For some reason it's a very popular thing in this county to scratch out letters on road signage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 For some reason it's a very popular thing in this county to scratch out letters on road signage. Or even add them.Take Uckington near Malvern for example.It used to be funny but it's kind of worn off over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 there is a sign out side my place, its covered, as its yellow underneath, but i asked the local council workers i now, and they dont know what its there for or who has the key, to open it, it was put up about 5 years ago and never been opened would it be better to put a electronic information board there instread Can you upload a photo so we can see what you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian symonds Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Or even add them.Take Uckington near Malvern for example.It used to be funny but it's kind of worn off over the years It is a shame they have nothing better to do. Also to add, well done Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAF Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Some road signs would be nice! No one knows where I live, only the postie coz I told him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenda Powell Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I know where you live, but the name has changed, but the signs should be up by now. I will have a word with the powers that be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Well here we go then BBC Hereford & Worcester added 4 new photos. 9 mins · We had a huge response to yesterdays post about sign cleaning in Herefordshire by Hereford Voice campaigner Colin James. We've finally had a statement from the Herefordshire Council contractors who're responsible for their maintenance .......... it says .....Balfour Beatty carries out regular highway inspections across Herefordshire. As part of the programme of activities undertaken, as agreed with the council, Balfour Beatty reactively responds to any case whereby a road sign is obscured or poses a health and safety risk. Balfour Beatty Locality Stewards monitor the quality of the road signs in their local area when conducting their regular inspections. Attention is paid to cleanliness, reflectivity, correct positioning and visibility of road signs. Locality Stewards will clean and provide initial and routine maintenance if signs are loose, twisted or incorrectly positioned, paying particular attention to those signs placed at accident cluster zones. The safety of the public and our workforce is our primary concern and we ask that any member of the public voluntarily cleaning road signs does so while taking the appropriate health and safety precautions. Contractors have obviously been fed a manual of language that resulted in that reply. The reply was very complicated! Keep replies concise and short! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jones Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Cleaning these signs has made a big difference well done. Why are the council not cleaning them? Some of these have obviously not been cleaned in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I saw this morning that the Mordiford sign has been cleaned.I travelled back from Tewksbury last night finding the M50 shut so I went back via Worcester and a couple of signs are really bad.The one at the bottom of Fromes Hill is battered,bashed,dirty and says Hereford 2 miles and has been this way for at least three years.On another note,going down the new dual by pass towards Digliss flyover bridge the speed limit signs say 60mph.Never seen a 60mph sign before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted November 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Well done Cllr Jon Standard for doing a great job around Marden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAF Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Ledbury have a employed sign cleaner! Seen him a few times on my travels. Will try and get a snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrographics Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Mordiford sign now says, Mordor please die fully many signs are made with vinyl that have a shelf life, and this is clearly passed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrographics Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Can you upload a photo so we can see what you mean? this is on newmarket street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Thomas Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 this is on newmarket street This topic is about cleaning road signs, this one looks very clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Ledbury have a employed sign cleaner! Seen him a few times on my travels. Will try and get a snap. Well he ain't been that busy as I went by pass way to M50 today and most signs along the road are pretty dirty. Going again tomorrow so will snap some of the dirtiest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Well he ain't been that busy as I went by pass way to M50 today and most signs along the road are pretty dirty. Going again tomorrow so will snap some of the dirtiest Between Ledbury and the M50 they are terrible, I have contemplated going over to clean them myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Between Ledbury and the M50 they are terrible, I have contemplated going over to clean them myself! Some of the route deviation chevrons are that dirty you cannot see them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereford Voice Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just came across this article on BBC Hereford and Worcester again, so grabbed a screenshot. We noticed only the other day that these signs have not been cleaned since and some of the ones featured above will need a clean again, we have identified quite a few locally that need cleaning so that is another project we will be working on over the coming weeks. Please posts you pictures if you manage to clean any signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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