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Access control for automatic bollards in Greater Manchester
Bollard access control for sites across Greater Manchester: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Greater Manchester
We supply and install bollard access control systems across Greater Manchester, with local pages for 40 towns below. ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when.
Highway authorities for local roads in Greater Manchester: Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council.
Choose your town in Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Golborne
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £585–£5,295 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £3,945–£8,645 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,295–£11,795 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; -2% for North West. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Greater Manchester
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Manchester City Council | Manchester City Council |
| Oldham | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Wigan | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Bolton | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Stockport | Stockport Council | Stockport Council |
| Salford | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Rochdale | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Sale | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Bury | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Altrincham | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Middleton | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Leigh | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Stretford | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Urmston | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Chadderton | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Eccles | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Tyldesley | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Hyde | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Walkden | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Prestwich | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Radcliffe | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Cheadle Hulme | Stockport Council | Stockport Council |
| Heywood | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Denton | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Stalybridge | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Westhoughton | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Farnworth | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Saddleworth | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Hindley | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Golborne | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Droylsden | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Whitefield | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Swinton | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Royton | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Atherton | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Dukinfield | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Failsworth | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Hazel Grove | Stockport Council | Stockport Council |
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.
Plan positions
Readers, cameras and intercoms are placed so drivers stop well before the bollard, with queueing space off the public road where possible.
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 Greater Manchester: FAQs
Do you cover all of Greater Manchester for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton, Stockport, Salford, Rochdale and Sale. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Greater Manchester?
In Greater Manchester, typically £585–£11,795 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our North 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 Greater Manchester?
For local roads, Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Can new access control be added to our existing bollards?
Often, yes, if the bollard controller can accept the new devices. We check the existing controller and cabling first. Very old controllers sometimes need replacing at the same time.
Is ANPR or fob access better for an automatic bollard?
ANPR suits sites with many regular users who should not have to stop or carry a fob. Fobs suit sites where users change vehicles or where you want each person to have their own credential. Many sites use ANPR for staff and an intercom for visitors.