Prince Andrew signpost in Moygashel vandalised

VANDALS have defaced one of two signposts at the entrance to Prince Andrew Crescent in Moygashel.

The incident came in the aftermath of a decision by the Queen to remove military titles and other royal patronages from her son. He is currently facing a US civil action over sexual assault allegations which he has denied.

But whether or not the residents of Prince Andrew Crescent in Moygashel now want to see their addresses changed to exclude the name of the Prince remains to be seen.

However, DUP councillor for the area, Clement Cuthbertson said such a move would require more legal proceedings than might be envisaged at first glance.

“I am not aware of any demands for change from the people of that area at the moment,” he said.

“Mid-Ulster Council has a policy for changing road names, but that requires 100 per-cent approval for the people living there.

“It is not just as simple as taking a sign down and putting a new one up. A move to change an address could lead to added expense which some people might not be in a position to pay.

“There is usually a solicitor involved and it would certainly be more complicated in terms of land registry, deeds and other legal formalities. From memory, I don’t believe any addresses have been changed before.”

The councillor added, “This isn’t something which I have thought of, and obviously it would be up to the residents of that area to make their own decisions. Whatever they decided, then I would work with them and it wouldn’t be for me to tell them what to do.”

“The Council cannot do anything against the wishes of the people of the estate.”