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Access control for automatic bollards in Leicestershire
Bollard access control for sites across Leicestershire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Leicestershire
ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when. We cover Leicestershire — Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville and Wigston and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Leicestershire: Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council.
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Guide prices in Leicestershire
| 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 East Midlands. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Leicestershire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | Leicester City Council | Leicester City Council |
| Loughborough | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Charnwood |
| Hinckley | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Hinckley and Bosworth |
| Coalville | Leicestershire County Council | the council for North West Leicestershire |
| Wigston | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Oadby and Wigston |
| Melton Mowbray | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Melton |
| Market Harborough | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Harborough |
| Oadby | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Oadby and Wigston |
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
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.
Hand over
You are shown how to add and remove users, read logs and use the emergency override. Credentials and settings are recorded.
Bollard access control in Leicestershire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Leicestershire for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough and Oadby. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Leicestershire?
In Leicestershire, typically £585–£11,795 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our East Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Leicestershire?
For local roads, Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Do ANPR cameras at our entrance raise data protection issues?
They collect personal data, so you need to handle it properly, including signage, a privacy notice and sensible retention periods. Your data protection adviser can confirm what applies to your site. We can set retention and access options on the system to match.
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.