Highways Act newspaper notices
Road schemes, improvement lines, and stopping up orders under the Highways Act 1980 require newspaper advertisement. Enter the postcode of the affected area to see your matched newspaper and price.
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The legal requirement
The Highways Act 1980 contains numerous provisions requiring highway authorities to advertise proposed actions in a local newspaper. These include new road schemes, improvement lines, stopping up orders, and changes to highway status.
The specific advertisement requirements vary depending on the provision. In most cases, the notice must appear in at least one newspaper circulating in the area of the proposed works or the affected highway.
Proper advertisement is a procedural requirement. Failure to advertise correctly can render an order or scheme vulnerable to legal challenge.
Key points
- Covers road schemes, improvement lines, and stopping up orders
- Must be published in a newspaper circulating in the area of the proposed works
- Also covers Section 247 TCPA 1990 stopping up orders
- Proper publication protects against legal challenge
What you receive
Everything you need to demonstrate compliance, delivered to your portal.
Proof PDF
A typeset proof of your notice for approval before publication.
Publication certificate
Confirming publication date, newspaper name, and notice content.
VAT invoice
Available in your portal immediately after payment.
Pricing
Price depends on notice size and your local newspaper's rate. Enter your postcode for an estimate.
All orders include a £35 platform fee
Frequently asked questions
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