Councillor Ron Stares was quick to respond when complaints were made about an outbreak of unsightly signs in Chipping Norton.

He decided direct action was needed – and toured the town taking down the signs pointing to a new development by national house builders Barratt.

When this picture was taken in 1986, he had already removed eight signs tied to lamp-posts and street signs.

Mr Stares said the signs had been put up illegally and he was entitled to take them down.

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