Gedling Borough Council says an ‘oversight’ led to a street sign being spelt wrong in Arnold.
Ballantrae Close, off Howbeck Road, was one of a number of streets in the area having its sign replaced due to it being old and worn, with a revised, modern one in its place.
But while intentions were good, it was not the replacement itself that grabbed people’s attention.
Instead, it is the fact that the letters at the end of the street name have been swapped around.
Instead of reading Ballantrae, it says ‘Ballantrea Close’ – at odds with the sign directly opposite on the other side of the road.
A passer-by spotted the blunder and posted it on Facebook, to which it garnered a large response from those in a local group.
Residents of the street itself found it more funny than frustrating.
“Somebody needs to go to Specsavers, whoever’s done that,” said NHS worker Elaine Higgins. “It’s not like delivery drivers find houses easily. So they can’t use that as an excuse.
“It looks all nice and clean and shiny but it’s spelt wrong.”
“It’s just unusual,” said engineer Harry Blach. “Google Maps is free. And you’ve got another sign with exactly the same spelling next to it to look at.
“Where’s my £150 (council tax) going? Because I’ll tell you, it’s not going on proofreaders. I just wonder how many channels, how many meetings with tea and biscuits it went through before they clocked it.”
Supposedly, Ballantrae Close is not the only street sign that has been spelt wrong in Arnold in recent years.
Glen Parva Avenue, which is accessed from Monsell Drive, is currently spelt ‘Glen Pava Avenue’ on its sign.
It was spotted and reported to the council in November, but still has not been replaced.
Ballantrae is a village at the bottom of the River Stinchar in South Ayrshire, Scotland.
A Gedling Borough Council spokesperson said: “We were made aware of the issue over the weekend, and the council has already contacted the manufacturer to arrange a replacement.
“While we ask contractors to carry out full checks before installation, on this occasion an oversight meant the verification step was missed.
“The replacement is currently being manufactured and will be installed as a priority within the next four weeks. The cost of the replacement sign is £75.”
