Section 58 notices

A Section 58 is a legal notice. It is served on all the companies that carry out work in the Wakefield district. Including companies such as Northern Gas Networks, British Telecom, Yorkshire Electricity, Yorkshire Water and Virgin Media.

The Section 58 prevents companies from digging up the road for between 3-5 years after the road has been resurfaced or reconstructed. In special cases companies can dig up a road if there is an emergency. Or if they need to provide a new customer service.

​Current Section 58 notices