The award is part of the Government’s drive to cut the number of signs in towns, cities and the countryside.
McLoughlin said: “Pointless signs blot our landscape, confuse motorists and are expensive to maintain.
removing signs that are no longer of use.
In January, the Department provided new guidance to local authorities to continue the sign clutter cull as cost-effectively as possible.
The document called ‘Reducing Sign Clutter’ provided local authorities with case studies from London, Hampshire and Somerset to help inspire others to get involved along with hints and tips on how to get started in removing pointless signs.