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‘The admin’: why it’s not easy to rename streets called after Prince Andrew
- Mid and East Antrim council voted to rename Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus, marking a local step in the broader renaming debate.
- Authorities warn that changing street names involves nearly all records, including bank accounts, licenses, and property deeds.
- The process requires local backing, but exact thresholds for what counts as ‘sufficient local support’ remain unclear.
- Historical examples show varied outcomes, including Black Boy Lane’s renaming to La Rose Lane after protests.
- Emergency services and Royal Mail must be consulted to avoid duplicate or confusing names.
- Some councils have yet to decide, with Bristol not changing streets named after the slave trader Edward Colston.
- The 2023 Levelling Up and Regeneration Act governs procedures, but secondary regulations are still pending.
- Renaming can encounter political and public pushback, with consent needed for new names and potential vandalism risks.
- Renaming costs are variable, with councils allowed to charge fees to cover administrative costs.
- Officials note that changes to street names also affect digital mapping and identity documents.
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