Notice is hereby given that the Council of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham resolved on 2 December 2015 to exercise the powers conferred by Sections 3 and 4 of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2013.

The general effect of the provisions of the aforesaid Act is to enable the Council to affix traffic signs and street lighting to buildings, by serving notice to building owners as per the Code of Practice published by London Councils. Under the Act, property owners still have the right to challenge the notice before any works are carried out. Additional rules and exemptions apply to listed buildings, theatres and buildings owned by statutory undertakers.

The Council has resolved to commence the application of these powers which shall take effect from 25 April 2016.

Dated 23 March 2016

Claire Symonds, Strategic Director of Customer, Commercial and Service Delivery

LB Barking and Dagenham