There is no formal definition of fly posting, although it is generally taken to be the display of advertising material on buildings and street furniture without the consent of the owner and contrary to the provisions of the appropriate legislation. In simple terms they are illegal advertisements which can saturate an area within a matter of hours.

It is appropriate for a distinction to be drawn between, for example, a poster advertising a local community or charitable event and a poster advertising a commercial activity.

3(D) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) regulations allows the display of temporary notices or signs which are intended to advertise any local event being held for charitable purposes.

Advertisements within this category must not exceed 0.6 square metre in area (roughly 3 feet by 2 feet). In addition the advertisement must not be displayed more than 28 days before the event and must be removed within 14 days after it ends

1. The signs must be kept clean and tidy

2. The signs must be kept in a safe condition

3. The signs should have the permission of the asset owner

4. The signs should not obscure road signs.

Applications from charities or local organisations will be accepted on this basis, providing permission has been granted from the asset owner or landowner.

Please call 01827 709342 for guidance or email neighbourhoodservices@tamworth.gov.uk

Staffordshire County Council do not normally allow the affixing of any kind of signage to their property, with the exception of some AA and RAC directional/event signage and house developers who must apply for the appropriate consent.   We will endeavour to check permissions for these types of posters prior to any action being taken.  

There are various legislative powers available to the Council for tackling fly posting problems.  Each case will be considered with due regard to the principles of the Enforcement Strategy.

The Council will take appropriate action against those responsible for fly posting.  In the first instance we will endeavour to make informal contact with offenders and request removal of items within 24 hours. Offenders will also be given advice on processes for application of legal advertising and signage and be made aware of the enforcement actions which can be taken.  Failure to respond advice will result in further appropriate action