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Access control for automatic bollards in Lincolnshire
Bollard access control for sites across Lincolnshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Lincolnshire
Across Lincolnshire, typical sites for bollard access control systems include leisure centres, business parks and college campuses. ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when.
Highway authorities for local roads in Lincolnshire: Lincolnshire County Council, North East Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council.
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Guide prices in Lincolnshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £615–£5,545 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £4,145–£9,045 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,645–£12,395 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Lincolnshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | Lincolnshire County Council | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Grimsby | North East Lincolnshire Council | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Scunthorpe | North Lincolnshire Council | North Lincolnshire Council |
| Boston | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for Boston |
| Grantham | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for South Kesteven |
| Cleethorpes | North East Lincolnshire Council | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Spalding | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for South Holland |
| Skegness | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for East Lindsey |
| Stamford | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for South Kesteven |
| Gainsborough | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for West Lindsey |
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 Lincolnshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Lincolnshire for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Boston, Grantham, Cleethorpes, Spalding and Skegness. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Lincolnshire?
In Lincolnshire, typically £615–£12,395 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Lincolnshire?
For local roads, Lincolnshire County Council, North East Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Can the fire brigade open the bollards?
They should be able to, through an override agreed with them, such as a key switch, a code or a link to the fire alarm. We test the arrangement before handover. It should be reviewed if the site changes.
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.