The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has cut down 36 illegal billboards in a bid to control the placement of billboards in the city.
LCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba, says the local authority has noticed a lot of billboards that have been illegally mounted in the city limiting space for putting up authorized ones.
In a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today, Ms. Mwamba said it is the responsibility of the Council to control the placement of billboards in the city so that they do not become a safety hazard for both motorists and pedestrians.
“The Local Authority has an inventory of billboards that are authorized by the Council and regular inspections are done to ensure that they are in compliance with the stipulated standards,” said Ms. Mwamba.
Ms. Mwamba has since appealed to billboard advertising companies to comply with the regulations of the Council stating that a lot of revenue is lost through challenges attributed to illegal placement of billboards and anyone found wanting will face the law.
By Melissa Zaza
