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Access control for automatic bollards in West Midlands
Bollard access control for sites across West Midlands: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in West Midlands
ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when. We cover West Midlands — Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in West Midlands: Birmingham City Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Coventry City Council, Dudley Council, Sandwell Council, Solihull Council and Walsall Council.
Choose your town in West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
Guide prices in West Midlands
| 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.
Highway and planning authorities in West Midlands
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Birmingham City Council | Birmingham City Council |
| Coventry | Coventry City Council | Coventry City Council |
| Wolverhampton | City of Wolverhampton Council | City of Wolverhampton Council |
| Dudley | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Walsall | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Solihull | Solihull Council | Solihull Council |
| Sutton Coldfield | Birmingham City Council | Birmingham City Council |
| West Bromwich | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Halesowen | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Stourbridge | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Smethwick | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Willenhall | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Tipton | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Bloxwich | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Wednesfield | City of Wolverhampton Council | City of Wolverhampton Council |
| Shirley | Solihull Council | Solihull Council |
| Brierley Hill | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Aldridge | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Wednesbury | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Kingswinford | Dudley Council | Dudley 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 West Midlands: FAQs
Do you cover all of West Midlands for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and West Bromwich. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in West Midlands?
In West Midlands, typically £595–£11,995 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our West 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 West Midlands?
For local roads, Birmingham City Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Coventry City Council, Dudley Council, Sandwell Council, Solihull Council and Walsall Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.