Local council labelled incompetent over embarrassing blunder

Having a (Weston-Super) Mare! Locals’ fury as bungling council workers make spelling mistakes on FIVE road signs

• A local council has been described as incompetent by frustrated constituents 
• At least five street signs are spelt wrong across Weston-super-Mare in Somerset 
• North Somerset Council is aware of at least one wrong sign in the region
• But a spokesman has said they will investigate the other complaints raised

A local council has been labelled incompetent after incredulous constituents found several misspelt street signs all within one neighbourhood.

At least five separate signs pointing to four streets in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset have been spelt wrong. 

While some locals can see the lighter side of the blunder, others say it’s an example of ‘typical council incompetence’. 

Among some of the most obvious gaffes is Becket Road, which is also spelt as Beckett Road on a sign just across the street, and Queen’s Way – which is spelt three different ways all within close proximity of each other.

Austen Drive is spelt with both an E and and an I just a few hundred yards apart, while Ryecroft Avenue is spelt with and without an E in a separate area of town.

Queen’s Way is spelt three different ways all within close proximity of each other. Pictured: A sign spelt Queens Way

Residents noticed that within one roundabout section, the street was spelt three ways, including Queensway

The third variation – and the correct way of spelling the street – is Queen’s Way

North Somerset Council said it was aware of the issue on Becket Road and was checking the other signs.

Locals say the errors have caused problems and can make giving directions complicated.

One resident, who asked not to be named, said: ‘I noticed the Becket/Beckett signs years ago as I turn into it most days.

‘It was hard to miss considering they were literally opposite each other.

‘I found it quite funny and put a photo on my Facebook profile, and a friend told me that Queensway, which Becket Road is off, also showed as Queen’s Way – so I went and had look.’

Upon further inspection, the resident realised there were not two but three variations of the street name – the third being Queens Way. 

Ryecroft Avenue is spelt with and without an E in a separate area of town

Pictured: A sign which directs motorists to Ryecroft Avenue – but with an alternate spelling

‘I started paying more attention to signs and noticed there were more and more mistakes.’

‘People have mixed reactions – many find it hilarious, and typical of our council, whereas some think it’s total incompetence, and don’t see the funny side at all.’

Another Weston resident said online: ‘Sums the council up in one word – which is unprintable!’

And a third added: ‘Someone had a few too many when this was done!’

North Somerset Council have acknowledged the typo at Becket Road and said it is ‘being rectified’. 

‘We’re checking the correct spellings and if any signs need to be altered, we will raise this issue with our contractors,’ a spokesperson said.

‘We’re always grateful to residents for reporting things to us so that we can deal with them as necessary.

‘Should anyone like to report any issues to us, they can do so on our website or by calling us on 01934 888 88.’

Among some of the most obvious gaffes is Becket Road, which is also spelt as Beckett Road on a sign just across the street

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