PORTLAND'S quirky 'Some Other Stuff' sign could be put back up - but only if residents are willing to pay.

The sign was attached to the roundabout in Victoria Square, Portland, as part of the b-side arts festival, and is the work of an anonymous local artist, KGB.

The sign was a temporary addition for the festival, however it proved a hit with locals, and many people want it to stay.

Portland resident Lea Biddis called the sign "a stroke of genius". She said: "It let people know that they're coming to an island where people have a sense of humour.

"Everybody was talking about it - it makes you chuckle."

Portland councillor Sandy West said: "I think everybody would like to see the sign back, judging by the comments.

I thought it was hilarious, it absolutely made me laugh out loud - it was a lighthearted, funny, eccentric welcome to the island.

Hopefully at some stage it would be nice to see it put back up."

"I just thought it sums up what the b-side festival is all about: we have a thriving arts scene on Portland but it's not stuffy, it was accessible and lighthearted and showed Portland isn't all about Portland Bill and cream tea.

I was part of a great group of volunteers at the festival and everyone had a fantastic time, it brought in a lot of people and an economic boost to the island.

"I'm so proud to have had the b-side festival here on Portland - London is so last year now!"

A spokesperson from Dorset County Council said: “Businesses and tourist attractions have to pay the county council to erect brown signs.

In this instance the sign was put up solely for the purposes of the b-side festival and was removed by organisers.

"If Portland residents would like the sign to stay, they will need to apply through the Town Council who will liaise with the Community Highways Officer to reinstate it.”

According to the county council's website, application fees for a brown sign cost £250, plus supply costs, maintenance and admin charges.

For more information about b-side visit b-side.org.uk

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