Worn and damaged street signs have been replaced in parts of Thurrock as part of the council’s ongoing Civic Pride programme to create cleaner, safer and better-maintained neighbourhoods.
Thurrock Council has installed new street name signs at several locations, including Cumberland Road and Cardinal Road in Chafford Hundred, and Celandine Close and Quince Tree Close in South Ockendon.
The improvements follow inspections which identified signs that had become faded, damaged or difficult to read.
The old signs have now been replaced with clear, easy-to-read signage, helping residents, visitors, delivery drivers and emergency services find streets and addresses more easily.
As well as making it easier for people to get around, the replacements have helped improve the appearance of local streets.
The work forms part of the council’s wider Civic Pride programme, which focuses on practical improvements that make a visible difference to neighbourhoods across the borough.
Cllr Alan Benson, Cabinet Member for Transport and Highways, said: “Civic Pride is about taking care of our neighbourhoods and making Thurrock a place we can all feel proud of.
“Sometimes it’s the smaller improvements that make a real difference. Replacing worn and damaged street signs might seem like a simple job, but it helps people find their way around and makes our streets look better.
“We want residents to see improvements happening in their communities, and this is another example of the practical work being carried out across the borough.
“There is more to do, and we will continue working to make Thurrock cleaner, greener, safer and better maintained.”
The replacement signs are among a range of improvements being delivered through Civic Pride, supporting the council’s commitment to maintaining public spaces, improving the local environment, and helping residents take pride in where they live.
Report an Highway issues
If a damaged sign or bollard is causing a potential threat to public safety e.g. exposed wires or blocking the public highway, you can report online via: https://highwayreport.thurrock.gov.uk/en-gb