Temporary directional signs

Temporary directional signs are used to promote an event, including charity events or a project i.e. housing developments.

Only apply for a temporary directional signs from us if the location falls within Manchester City Council check which council.

Events can have up to 16 signs for:

• seven days at a cost of £35, or
• a maximum of two months at a cost of £116; 

Housing developments can have up to four signs, for a maximum of six months, at a cost of £472

All applications also have an administration fee applied of £150

Apply for temporary directional signs

View the terms and conditions

• Public Liability Insurance, not less than 10 million;
• A scale of the site showing the position of the structure/obstruction on the road or pavement; and/or
• If you want a sign on a Street Lighting Column (SLC), then provide the SLC number and a photo identifying the location;

Please email your documents to highwaysnetworkmanagement@manchester.gov.uk 

We will contact you within 21 working days with either the licence or in some instances we may need to contact you and discuss the proposed licence in more detail.