We have a duty to remove graffiti from public spaces and council-owned property. Anyone caught graffitiing can be arrested and prosecuted under the Criminal Damage Act 1971 and could be fined up to £5000.
Reporting graffiti
- Report it online
- Tel: 01827 709709
We aim to remove:
- Offensive graffiti within 24 hours of notification
- Excessive graffiti with considerable detriment to the area within three working days of notification
- Other graffiti, 10 working days from notification
Delays sometimes occur where graffiti is difficult to remove or needs specialist attention.
Please note we do not remove graffiti from privately-owned land or property. This includes canal side areas and bridges, railway property, electricity substations, cable boxes, privately-owned residences and commercial buildings.