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BSGA welcomes public consultation on BS 559-2
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he British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA) has announced the draft of ‘BS
559-2 Interior and exterior signs – Part 2: Inspection and maintenance – Specification’ has now been released for public consultation, marking an important milestone in the development of this British Standard.
BS 559-2 focuses on the inspection, maintenance and ongoing management of sign assets, and is designed to promote greater consistency, clearer responsibilities and improved safety outcomes across the industry.
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BS 559-2 forms part of the wider BS 559 series, with BS 559-1 addressing specification, design and installation, and Part 2 focusing on inspection, maintenance and ongoing asset management.
David Derbyshire, BSGA technical chair, said: “Standards are most effective when they reflect the realities of how an industry operates. BS 559-2 has been developed with practical application in mind, helping to support safer outcomes, clearer responsibilities and improved long-term management of sign assets.” The public consultation provides an opportunity for members of the industry
The BSGA has announced that the draft of BS 559-2 is ready for public consultation
community and wider stakeholders to review the draft and submit comments before it is finalised.
The consultation is open until August 19 2026, and comments can be submitted directly through the online portal following free registration.
Hollywood Monster announces new social value partner
ollywood Monster has named Birmingham mental health charity Better Pathways as its
official social value partner, generating new signage employment opportunities across the Midlands. The agreement formalises a long-term relationship between the two organisations and strengthens Better Pathways’ ability to support around 130 people each week. The partnership creates benefits
for each organisation as, Hollywood Monster’s clients gain access to a supply chain with demonstrable social value outcomes, while Better Pathways benefits from increased commercial opportunities and industry expertise. Participants from Better Pathways will
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Hollywood Monster chairman Tim Andrews (R), Sue Roberts, chief executive of Better Pathways and (L) the charity’s business development director Stuart Caley
spend time at Hollywood Monster’s Tyseley facility, gaining practical insight into commercial print production, project
delivery and manufacturing processes, helping strengthen pathways into future employment. Tim Andrews MBE, chairman of Hollywood Monster, said: “Better Pathways has been transforming lives for more than 60 years. The signage connection makes this partnership a natural fit, but it is the scale and longevity of their impact that made us want to become involved.” Sue Roberts, chief executive of Better
Pathways, said: “Whether someone’s goal is reducing isolation, building confidence, learning new skills or moving into employment, additional support from Hollywood Monster will help us expand what we can offer and increase our impact across the region.”
British Franchise Awards names Signs Express as finalist
igns Express has been named as a finalist in the Established Franchisor of the Year category at the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. The announcement recognises the strength, stability and continued development of one of the UK and Ireland’s longest-standing signage franchise networks. With more than 35 years of trading and 61 locations across the UK and Ireland, Signs Express has built a strong reputation, long-term franchisee support and sustainable network growth. Franchisees remain with the network
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for an average of 17 years, with some having been part of Signs Express for more than 30 years.
Alongside the announcement, Ian
Furlong and Louise Sergent, owners of Signs Express Liverpool and Wirral, have also been named as finalists in the Community Impact Award category. Jonathan Bean, managing director of Signs Express, said: “Being named as a finalist in the Established Franchisor of the Year category is a proud moment for everyone connected with Signs Express. “To also see Ian and Louise from Signs Express Liverpool and Wirral
The team at Signs Express
recognised in the Community Impact Award category makes this announcement even more special.”
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