street names
Case reference FOI2026/02521
Received 19 October 2026
Published 13 November 2026
Request
I hope you are well. I am writing to make a request for all the information to which I am entitled under the The Freedom of Information Act 2002.
1. In the last five years (01.10.2021 to the present day), how many street names have been changed? For each instance please provide the following information:
* * * The date the change was approved
* * * * The name of the street before it was changed
* * * * The name of the street after it was changed
* * * * A short description of why the change was made *
2. In the last five years (01.10.2021 to the present day), how much money has been spent on signage, infrastructure and destruction (ie. of old signs) to reflect the new street names? If possible, please provide a breakdown of the money spent.
3. In the last five years (01.10.2021 to the present day), how many entirely new streets have been named? For each instance please provide the following information:
* * * The date the name was approved
* * * * The name of the street
* * * * Any reason for the specific name *
If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me via email. I will be very happy to clarify what I am asking for and discuss the request, my details are outlined below. I understand that you are required to respond to my request within 20 working days after you receive this letter. I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request.
Response
I hope you are well. I am writing to make a request for all the information to which I am entitled under the The Freedom of Information Act 2002.
1. In the last five years (01.10.2021 to the present day), how many street names have been changed?
For each instance please provide the following information:
The date the change was approved
The name of the street before it was changed
The name of the street after it was changed
A short description of why the change was made
Answer: None.
The service area has advised, that not an official change, but a development that included Great Doward Avenue, Symonds Yat was later removed off the signage as no houses had been built for Great Doward Avenue and was causing confusion.
2. In the last five years (01.10.2021 to the present day), how much money has been spent on signage, infrastructure and destruction (ie. of old signs) to reflect the new street names? If possible, please provide a breakdown of the money spent.
Answer: The service area has advised that cost data is not held in this level of detail to extract signage only costs. Therefore, this information is not held.
3. In the last five years (01.10.2021 to the present day), how many entirely new streets have been named?
For each instance please provide the following information:
The date the name was approved
The name of the street
Any reason for the specific name
Answer:
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1-6 Blossom Way, Bromyard, HR7 4FW - developer choice |
04/01/2022 |
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1-8 Brook Meadow, Lingen, Bucknell, SY7 0ET - developer choice |
27/04/2022 |
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1-37 Faraday Gardens, Madley, HR2 9FQ - developer choice |
23/06/2022 |
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1-5 Prospect View, Spond, Kington, HR5 3FU - developer/applicant choice |
25/11/2022 |
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1-15 (excluding 13) Kop Close, Brimfield, Ludlow, SY8 4FB - developer choice |
16/11/2022 |
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1-4 Wye Close, Wilton, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6FR - develop/applicant choice |
03/11/2022 |
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1-10 Platinum Mews, Kington, HR5 3FW - developer choice |
19/11/2023 |
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1 – 22 (excluding 13) Dowdings Close, Bosbury, HR8 1FD- decided by Parish Council |
17/01/2023 |
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1-5 Meadow Grove, Llangrove, HR9 6FQ - developer/applicant choice |
29/12/2023 |
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1-10 Cherry Tree Mews, Madley, HR2 9TU - Parish Council choice |
19/04/2023 |
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1-44 Horsefield Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5DJ - ParishCouncil decided |
01/08/2023 |
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1-10 Spire View, Peterchurch, HR2 0FA - developer/applicant choice |
05/06/2023 |
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1-84 Wheatsheaf Rise, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7YS ,2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 & 14 Sky Lark Lane, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7XY, 27, 29 & 31 Dragoon Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7YR - Parish Council decided |
02/02/2024 |
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1-10 St Michaels Grove, Brampton Abbotts, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7YF - developer/applicant choice |
29/09/2023 |
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1-10 Breinton Meadows, Hereford, HR4 0AD - developer/applicant choice |
04/12/2023 |
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1–21 (Excl 13) Wheatsheaf Close, Fromes Hill, Ledbury, HR8 1FE - developer/applicant choice |
02/11/2023 |
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1- 25 Bramley Drive (excluding 13), Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford, HR1 3FN - developer/applicant choice |
23/11/2023 |
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Manor Drive, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1FF, Grange Gardens HR8 1FG, Firefly Rise, Ledbury, HR8 1FH/1FJ, Waverley Grove, Ledbury, HR8 1FL, Caliph Close, Ledbury HR8 1FN, Viaduct Avenue, Ledbury, HR8 1FP, Mogul Lane, Ledbury, HR8 1FQ, Prairie Place, Ledbury, HR8 1FT - Parish Council decided |
28/12/2023 |
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1-9 Lovers Walk, Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7YN - developer/applicant choice |
19/12/2024 |
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1-76 Hopfields, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2WF & 77-140 Hopfields, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2WG - developer/applicant choice agreed by Parish Council |
02/05/2024 |
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1-4 Middle Hill Close, Staunton on Wye, HR4 7FN - developer/applicant choice |
02/05/2024 |
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1-10 Three Willows Close, Fownhope, HR1 4FS - developer/applicant choice |
13/06/2026 |
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Hurricane Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9GJ, Old Hospital Way, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9GL, Camp Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9GP, Poland Close, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9GQ, America Close, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9GR - Parish Council choice |
27/06/2024 |
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1-55 Marcher Way (excluding 13), Leominster, HR8 8FS - Parish Council choice |
23/10/2024 |
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1-3 Russett Close, Tillington, HR4 8FR - developer/applicant choice |
03/12/2024 |
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1-33 (Odd, EX 13) & 2 - 30 (Even) Garden Field Road, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3FR, 1-12 School Field Place, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3FS, 1-5 Old Hop Yard Close, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3FT, 1-31(Odd EX 13)& 2-20 (Even)Cherry Orchard Road, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3FU, 1-7 (Odd) & 2-12 (Even) Swans Hill Place, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3FW, 1-7 (C) Bakers Orchard Close, Marden, Hereford, HR1 3FY - Parish Council choice |
04/11/2025 |
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1-5 Apple Tree Close, Burley Gate, HR1 3FP - Parish Council choice |
23/07/2025 |
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1-6 Oak Rise, Leintwardine, Craven Arms, SY7 0EU - developer/applicant choice |
02/10/2025 |
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1-4 Exchequer Gardens, Thruxton, HR2 9GA - developer/applicant choice |
24/04/2026 |
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1-5 Wellfield Gardens, Clehonger, HR2 9FR - developer/applicant choice |
27/05/2026 |
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1-5 Orchard Meadow, Hatfield, Leominster, HR6 0SG - developer/applicant choice |
03/07/2026 |
If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me via email. I will be very happy to clarify what I am asking for and discuss the request, my details are outlined below.
I understand that you are required to respond to my request within 20 working days after you receive this letter. I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request.
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