Examples of attachments
- Fire hydrant signs
- Bus stops and timetables
- Special event signage
- Directions to housing developments
- Neighbourhood Watch signs
- Blind persons referencing points
- Police notices, surveillance cameras and similar equipment
Attachments to lighting columns
This includes festive Lighting, hanging baskets, pennants, and banner attachments.
| Type of Load | Lighting Columns | Maximum Dimensions | Height above ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| No-waiting plate | All | Area 0.10m2 | Symmetrical |
| Neighbourhood Watch sign | All | Area 0.15m2 | Symmetrical |
| Litter bin or dog foul bin | All | 600mm high x 400mm wide | Top 900mm above ground level |
| Other signs, bus transponders and trackers | All | Area 0.30m2 | Symmetrical |
| Festive Lighting | Lighting Columns > 8m height | 1.3m high x 1.0m wide. Maximum weight 4.8kg; or a 40m span of festive lights held on a catenary wire | 5.3m above ground level to the lowest point of the Festive Lighting |
| Hanging Baskets (two) | All | 1.0m high, including suspension wires/chains etc x 0.75m diameter wide. Maximum weight 20kg each | Symmetrical 2.5m above ground level to the bottom of the hanging basket |
| Pennants (one) Flexible devices fixed at top and one bottom corner only | Lighting Columns > 8m height | 1.61m high x 0.76m wide | 2.5m above ground level to lowest point of Pennant |
| Banners (one) Flexible devices fixed along the top and bottom | Lighting Columns > 8m height | 3.6m high x 0.9m wide | 6.4m above ground level to top fixing |
| CCTV Equipment (one) on offset bracket | Lighting Columns > 8m height | Size and weight 600mm diameter sphere. Maximum weight 17kg | Maximum height above ground level 8m |
| Environmental Monitoring Equipment (one) on offset bracket | Lighting Columns > 8m height | Size and weight 400mm long x 200mm wide x 200mm high. Maximum weight 4.8kg | Maximum height above ground level 3m |
| Telecommunication Equipment | Lighting Columns > 8m height | Size and weight 300mm high x 75mm wide. Maximum weight 2.0kg | Maximum height above ground level 8m |
Fees
If the application is approved, you will need to pay a non-refundable administration fee. Costs depends on the number of attachments applied for:
| Number of attachments | Price (VAT exempt) |
|---|---|
| 1-5 | £258 |
| 6-20 | £347 |
| 21-50 | £429 |
| 50+ | To be agreed based on quantity and detail. |
| Fitting by council of authorised attachments to column | Quote will be given for actual cost incurred, from Enerveo (formerly known as SSE). |
Payment should be made via cheque, for the correct amount, made payable to Knowsley MBC.
Where to post your cheque
Kelly Billingsley
Street Lighting PFI Contract,
Knowsley Council
Stretton Way Depot
Huyton,
L36 6JF
Fitting the attachment
You can fit the attachments yourself as long as you have a valid S178 Licence and insurance to cover any accidental damage that may be caused when fitting.
If you would like the council to fit your attachment then please contact us for a quote.
Your application
Insurance requirements
To ensure the safety of others, all Section 178 Licence applications must include proof of valid Public Liability Indemnity Insurance with a minimum coverage of £5 million.
Licence duration and extension
Section 178 Licences are valid for one year (12 months) from the date of issue. You can submit a request to extend the licence before it expires.
Restrictions and suitability
Attachments are not permitted on signposts or lampposts that already have existing attachments. This is to ensure safety and maintain visual clarity in public spaces.
Download an application
Please return the application form to
knowsleystreetlighting@knowsley.gov.uk
You should receive a response within 14 days of your application being received.