Signs featuring a ship's wheel could soon welcome visitors to Littlehampton.

Councillors are considering installing them at entrances to the town.

They hope they will blend in with existing nautical-themed street furniture, including hanging baskets and anchors.

A report to councillors said: "There has been an increasing problem with advertising certain events in the town, not least of which is the farmers market.

"Much of the promotional material is displayed through fly-posting and as the town council is responsible for removing this means of promotion, it means other mechanisms need to be identified in order to project certain messages."

The signs would feature the words "Welcome to Littlehampton" and the centre of the ship's wheel would be indented to allow a circular sign to be fitted that can be used to promote events and activities.

Councillors will also be asked to consider whether similar signs could be put up in the town centre.

These could be put at either end of High Street and at the bottom of Dukes Lane.

They could also carry public information and advisory notices.