Christmas closure

The council is now closed. We will we reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026. You can find more information on our Christmas page.

Street sign problem

We are responsible for providing and maintaining street name signs on the highway.

If the highway sign does not have a street name on it, you need to report it to Essex County Council.

You can report issues with street signs to us, if they are:

  • damaged
  • faded
  • graffiti covered
  • spelt incorrectly
  • missing

You can also request a new street sign, as long as you have a reason why it is needed.

To report a problem with a street sign, you will need:

  • the location of the sign
  • description of the problem
  • a photo of the problem (if you have one)
  • your contact details