Sign of the times: Flyposting crackdown comes to village

SOLIHULL Council officials were cracking down on fly-posting in Marston Green yesterday (Friday).
Putting up posters, bills or other advertisements without the proper permission is a criminal offence and those convicted can face fines of up to £2,500.
The local authority has said that the signs, which were removed from the roadside at locations including Alcott Lane, were "an annoyance".
Responding to a post on Facebook about the crackdown, some residents criticised the council for pursuing small businesses instead of tackling anti social behaviour or other offences.
Defending the steps taken, Friends of North Solihull said: "There are many ways to advertise a business... like paying for an advert in the local paper or leaflet drops."