SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

PART V11A HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO PLACE AN ‘A’ BOARD ON THE HIGHWAY FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2026/2027

This application must be completed in block letters and returned by email to highwaypermits@solihull.gov.uk or by post together with a cheque for the fee to:-  Highway Services, Managed Growth, Council House, Solihull B91 3QT.

The cost for an ‘A’ Boards is £247.00 per board. However, the fee is reduced to £125.00 if payment is received within the months of April and May. This is an annual charge subject to review. 

To pay by online card payment: A new code is created each year to make a payment against, so please email application first for a new link and code. Please fill out the application form and scan onto a computer, make sure to attach any sketches/photos and public liability insurance asked for to highwaypermits@solihull.gov.uk 

The Council has to notify any affected frontage of this application and requires details of all persons/companies owning and/or occupying all or part of the building within which your premises are situated. Failure to provide this information may result in a delay in processing your application.

1.0	NAME AND ADDRESS						BUSINESS NAME
Of Applicant							(If different) 

E-mail:	                                                                    Tel. No:	

2.0	LOCATION OF ‘A’ BOARD: 
Give address or precise description

(A sketch plan must be submitted)

3.0	NATURE OF BUSINESS:
Include advertisement to feature on ‘A’ board if appropriate

4.0	PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE – minimum £1 million
Give Name and Address of Insurer – copy supplied yes / no

Tel. No:						
Policy No:					Renewal Date:

5.0	DECLARATION

I agree to comply with the conditions of any licence granted, to indemnify Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council against any and all actions arising or occurring from the placing of an ‘A’ Board, and to pay any expenses the Council may incur in respect of repairs to the highway arising from the placing of an ‘A’ Board, to which this licence relates.

NOTE: If the applicant is a sole trader, then the owner of the company may sign the application. If it is a limited company, then the company secretary may sign. If it is a partnership company the one of the partners must sign the application.

Applicants Name:	
Signed:	
Date:	

Position:
	
For internal use only: Payment Code 01-220340-I20000-HW0009