Council clanger as error sees ‘Welcome to Kirklees’ sign welcoming drivers to Calderdale

In an unfortunate blunder, a ‘Welcome to Kirklees’ sign has been installed on the wrong side of the road – actually welcoming drivers to Calderdale.

The Kirklees Council sign is located on Halifax Road, Cleckheaton, towards Bailiff Bridge and was put in place by a contractor. This is despite a Calderdale Council sign which reads ‘Welcome to Bailiff Bridge’ being situated just metres away.

Councillor Masood Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Housing and Highways said: “The Kirklees sign was put up by the contractor who operates the sponsorship contract. The agency is looking to change this round as soon as possible.”