Street clutter such as bollards and "unnecessary signage" could also be removed as part of the scheme.

BBC: Salisbury war memorial

He also urged residents to play a greater role by commenting on planning applications, helping prepare lists of local historic buildings or doing street clutter audits.

BBC: Many conservation areas 'at risk'

It blamed plastic windows and doors for affecting 83% of at-risk areas, with poorly maintained roads and pavements, street clutter, loss of garden walls, hedges and satellite dishes listed as predominant threats to an area's character.

BBC: London's unique areas 'at risk'