Street naming and numbering
Overview
Derby City Council has a legal responsibility for the naming and numbering of streets and properties within the council’s administrative area.
We undertake this work under powers contained in legislation:
- Public Health Act 1925 (sections 17-19) – the naming of streets.
- Towns Improvement Clauses Act 1847 (sections 64 and 65) – the numbering of properties.
We can charge for the street naming and numbering process under section 93 of the Local Government Act 2003.
It is essential that all properties are officially addressed to ensure that:
- emergency vehicles can find a property quickly
- post and parcels are delivered efficiently
- the general public can find where they want to go
- the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) is accurate and up to date.