Residents have been left scratching their heads after their council made multiple spelling errors on new road signs in their area.
At least four signs are thought to be spelled incorrectly across several streets in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset - and while some residents said they found it funny, others have complained of 'typical council incompetence'.
Mistakes include Becket Road, which has been spelled with two Ts on one sign, and Queen's Way, which has three different spellings across numerous signs.
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One resident said he started spotting the pattern of gaffes after posting about one of them on his Facebook page. "I noticed the Becket/Beckett signs years ago as I turn into it most days," he said.
"It was hard to miss considering they were literally opposite each other. I found it quite funny and put a photo on my Facebook profile, and a friend told me that Queensway, which Becket Road is off, also showed as Queen’s Way - so I went and had look.
"I then realised there were three spellings all at the same roundabout - Queens Way being the third variation.
"So I started paying more attention to signs and noticed there were more and more mistakes. People have mixed reactions - many find it hilarious, and typical of our council, whereas some think it’s total incompetence, and don’t see the funny side at all."
Austen Drive is spelt with both an E and and an I just a few hundred yards apart, while Ryecroft Avenue is spelt with and without an E in a separate area of town. North Somerset Council said it was "aware" of the issue on Becket Road and was "checking" the other signs.
Another Weston resident said online: "Sums the council up in one word - which is unprintable!"
And a third added: "Someone had a few too many when this was done!" North Somerset Council said: "We’re aware of the mis-spelt sign at Becket Road and this is being rectified.
"Thank you for making us aware of these other inconsistencies. We're checking the correct spellings and if any signs need to be altered, we will raise this issue with our contractors.
“We’re always grateful to residents for reporting things to us so that we can deal with them as necessary. Should anyone like to report any issues to us, they can do so on our website at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/do-it-online/report-or-request-services or by calling us on 01934 888 88."
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