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Access control for automatic bollards in Worcestershire
Bollard access control for sites across Worcestershire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Worcestershire
Across Worcestershire, typical sites for bollard access control systems include college campuses, retail parks 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 Worcestershire: Worcestershire County Council.
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Guide prices in Worcestershire
| 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 Worcestershire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | Worcestershire County Council | Worcestershire County Council |
| Redditch | Worcestershire County Council | the council for Redditch |
| Kidderminster | Worcestershire County Council | the council for Wyre Forest |
| Great Malvern | Worcestershire County Council | the council for Malvern Hills |
| Bromsgrove | Worcestershire County Council | the council for Bromsgrove |
| Evesham | Worcestershire County Council | the council for Wychavon |
| Droitwich | Worcestershire County Council | the council for Wychavon |
| Stourport-on-Severn | Worcestershire County Council | the council for Wyre Forest |
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 Worcestershire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Worcestershire for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Great Malvern, Bromsgrove, Evesham, Droitwich and Stourport-on-Severn. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Worcestershire?
In Worcestershire, 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 Worcestershire?
For local roads, Worcestershire County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.