It is the responsibility of the local authority to maintain the street nameplates on adopted roads only. New development roads are covered by the developer until they are adopted. Private roads are the responsibility of the residents.
New street names and numbering
The Council is responsible for the provision of new street names and the numbering or naming of new properties within its boundary.
The authority consults with Ward Councilors/ local Parish Council as well as the Royal Mail Address Management Centre before assigning the new street names and property numbers. Once this has been agreed and the Royal Mail have confirmed the correct postcode we notify public utilities, emergency services, Land Registry, Ordnance Survey and relevant Council services and supply them with a copy of the naming/numbering schedule.
Our street naming and numbering officer also deals with change of house names, flat conversions as well as other addressing problems.
Please note: The local authority does not provide postcodes, this is the responsibility of the Royal Mail
Contacts
Email: streetnamingandnumbering@southglos.gov.uk
Tel no: 01454 863628
Fax: 01454 863416