‘Typical council’: Residents baffled after ‘keep clear’ sign appears 15 years too late
Residents in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, are confused after a 'Keep Clear' sign for a school appeared 15 years after the school had moved. The council leader apologized for the mistake, acknowledging that there is no longer a school at that location. The sign has since been painted over, but remains partially visible, prompting concerns about potential fines for residents.
- ▪A 'Keep Clear' sign was painted on Greendock Street despite the school having moved 15 years ago.
- ▪Local residents expressed frustration and confusion over the council's mistake.
- ▪The council leader admitted the error and stated that the authority would review the issue.
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Hassan Ali says even if the school had been there the sign is in the wrong place. Photograph: Neha Gohil/The GuardianView image in fullscreenHassan Ali says even if the school had been there the sign is in the wrong place. Photograph: Neha Gohil/The GuardianStoke-on-Trent‘Typical council’: Residents baffled after ‘keep clear’ sign appears 15 years too latePeople in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent say school that the signage on their street relates to moved long agoNeha Gohil Midlands correspondentWed 27 May 2026 12.38 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 12.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHassan Ali was on holiday in Budapest when he was contacted by his neighbour about a sign that had been painted on the road directly outside his semi-detached home in Staffordshire.The bright yellow sign,…
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