Decision details

Street Naming and Numbering Policy

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has a statutory obligation to supply and maintain an official street name and premises name or number for every property in the Borough. This enables a proper response by the emergency services, utility companies and public services. It ensures that all residents and property owners have a verifiable street name and premises name or number for service provision and postal delivery. The Council’s role of managing the authoritative Local Land & Property Gazetteer (LLPG) is pivotal to the effective and efficient operation of a range of public and private services.

Decision:

RESOLVED that:

(i)            The existing Street Naming and Numbering Policy (dated October 2016) be revoked.

(ii)          The revised Street Naming and Numbering Policy, set out in Annex 1 to the report presented, be adopted.

(iii)         The delegation, set out in the Council’s Constitution under Part 3b: Officer Scheme of Delegation (paragraphs 8.13, 8.14 and 8.15), with reference to street naming and numbering be reaffirmed to the relevant Head of Service.

Corporate Priorities : A great council.;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Sam Steggles, Address and Gazetteer Officer Email: Samantha.Steggles@reigate-banstead.gov.uk Tel: 01737 276213.

Report author: Sam Steggles

Publication date: 24/04/2019

Date of decision: 18/04/2019

Decided at meeting: 18/04/2019 - Executive

Effective from: 02/05/2019

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