Dorset Council supports the local economy by helping businesses achieve this through the use of A-boards.
Our A-boards policy and conditions ensures a consistent approach across the county.
Residents and businesses can request access protection markings that comply with our policy and requirements.
Businesses can apply for and request brown tourism signs that comply with our policy and requirements.
Communities and public services can apply for and request community signs that comply with our policy and requirements.
Advertising opportunities are available on roundabouts as part of a sponsorship programme.
Report an issue with street name signs online.
Requests for street name signs to accompany new developments should be directed to area offices.
These signs can be used for events which:
- take place for no more than seven consecutive days
- are expected to attract more than 500 people per day
Signs placed on the highway should comply with our policy and guidance.
To obtain permission to place these signs, please email dorsethighways@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
You can report a problem with roadworks signs online.
It is the responsibility of the land/property owner to ensure good visibility from their private access onto the public highway.
After all reasonable alternative works have been carried out to improve visibility, such as cutting back vegetation, then placing a visibility or safety mirror on private land is an option with the permission of the land owner.
Unauthorised signs are not permitted on the highway and can be removed without notice by Dorset Council and stored; incurring a charge of £1.00 per day.
You can report an unauthorised sign online. Our policy sets out the circumstances for when these signs will be removed.