Street Nameplates

Breckland Council is responsible for maintaining Street Nameplates under the "Public Health Act 1925" and under this act it is an offence to:

• Destroy, pull down or deface a street nameplate (includes repositioning street nameplates).
• Set up/install a street nameplate with any name different from the official street name.
• Place or fix any notice or advertisement within twelve inches of any street nameplate.

Breckland Council does not charge to replace any street nameplate that is:

• Damaged
• Missing
• Misspelt
• Un-Readable

A charge is applicable if you wish to:

• Move a street nameplate
• Request additional street nameplates to those that already exist

To make a request or to let us know about a street nameplate please complete the application form below.

• Online Street Nameplate Application form

Further information and guidance notes can be found below;

• Street Nameplate Specification (PDF, 399 KB)
• List Of Charges