A local council has found itself at the centre of public ridicule after installing multiple road signs containing glaring spelling errors in a Merseyside town.
Knowsley Council erected signs directing motorists to 'Kirkby' but managed to misspell the town's name not once, but twice on the same signage. The blunder occurred on new road markings installed as part of recent highway works.
Local residents were quick to spot the embarrassing error, with many taking to social media to express their amusement and frustration. One resident commented: "You'd think someone would have checked before spending public money on permanent road markings."
Double Trouble on the Tarmac
The signage features the town's name incorrectly spelled in two separate instances, raising questions about quality control processes within the council's highways department. The repeated nature of the error suggests it wasn't merely a one-off oversight but potentially a systematic failure in proofreading.
A spokesperson for Knowsley Council acknowledged the mistake, stating: "We are aware of the error and are taking steps to have it corrected. We apologise for any confusion caused."
Public Reaction and Cost Concerns
The incident has sparked debate about council spending and attention to detail, particularly at a time when local authorities face increasing budget pressures. Taxpayers have questioned how such fundamental errors can occur in official signage.
This isn't the first time UK councils have faced embarrassment over spelling mistakes. Similar incidents have occurred nationwide, from misplaced apostrophes to completely wrong place names, costing thousands in correction fees.
The council has confirmed that the incorrect signage will be replaced at no additional cost to taxpayers, with contractors bearing responsibility for the error.
