It’s not that Council has any objection to the signage; it’s just that some could be regarded as too accessible to vandals and too easily broken.

The issue was raised by Cr Howard Fisher at the July meeting of Council committees.

Cr Fisher said that some of the illuminated signs in Lithgow’s Main Street are being damaged by vandals demonstrating their athletic prowess by jumping up and punching them.

The activity regularly leaves holes in the signs, particularly in those parts of the CBD not monitored by security cameras.

Cr Fisher said he was aware of one business that had its sign smashed in this manner four times.

He said that when there were repeat instances such as this the insurance companies refuse to cover the damage while at the same time Council is pursuing the business owner to repair the damaged item.

Cr Fisher said Council needs to review its standards for the height of under awning signs.

He said there could also be an issue with the standards of lightweight construction of some signs that made them easier for the vandals to break when they jump up.