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Councils must make sure every street and property in their area has an official name and number. This helps emergency services, postal workers, utility companies, and visitors find locations. The process includes naming new streets, numbering new properties, and renaming or renumbering when problems arise. Councils consult with developers, local communities, and Royal Mail to agree names and ensure addresses meet national standards. Postcodes are issued by Royal Mail, but councils provide the official address details.
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Planning
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Public facing
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
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National bodies with shared interest
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