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Access control for automatic bollards in Gloucestershire
Bollard access control for sites across Gloucestershire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Gloucestershire
Across Gloucestershire, typical sites for bollard access control systems include leisure centres, college campuses and town-centre streets. ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when.
Highway authorities for local roads in Gloucestershire: Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire Council.
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Guide prices in Gloucestershire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £595–£5,395 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £3,995–£8,795 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,445–£11,995 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Gloucestershire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | Gloucestershire County Council | Gloucestershire County Council |
| Cheltenham | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Cheltenham |
| Stroud | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Stroud |
| Kingswood | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Mangotsfield | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Yate | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Tewkesbury | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Tewkesbury |
| Cirencester | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Cotswold |
Rules for bollard access control systems in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Rising bollards should fail safe, never rise beneath a vehicle, carry clear signs and give the emergency services an override.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
Understand the users
At the free site survey we ask who uses the entrance, how many, how often they change, and how visitors and deliveries arrive. That decides the entry method, and a fixed written quote follows.
Lay ducts and pedestals
Ducts are laid from the controller to each device, and pedestals or posts are set in concrete. Loops for exit and detection are cut and sealed.
Wire and connect
A qualified electrician installs power, and devices are connected to the bollard controller and to any network or building system.
Programme and test
Users, plates, codes and schedules are entered, and every entry and exit route is tested with vehicles, including what happens when access is refused.
Bollard access control in Gloucestershire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Gloucestershire for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood, Mangotsfield, Yate, Tewkesbury and Cirencester. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Gloucestershire?
In Gloucestershire, typically £595–£11,995 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Gloucestershire?
For local roads, Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
How do visitors and delivery drivers get through?
Usually by intercom to reception or a phone, by a temporary code, or by a timed delivery window. Some systems issue time-limited access to a visitor's number plate. The choice depends on how many visitors arrive and who is there to manage them.
Will vehicles leaving get trapped?
Not if exit detection is fitted. An exit loop in the road lowers the bollard automatically as a vehicle approaches from inside. On some sites a push button or exit reader is used instead.