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Flyposting and graffiti are illegal, spoil both public and private property and can be very costly to remove.
They are both criminal offences and carry large fines given out by magistrates, or up to an £80 fixed penalty notice issued by the local authority or police. If you see any one doing flyposting or graffiti you should report it to:
- us using the online reporting form below, or
- the police
We cannot remove graffiti or flyposting from private households and other private property without the owner's permission.
Flyposting
Flyposting is the unauthorised placing of signs, posters or stickers, usually advertisements or promoting events. They are placed without the permission of the owner of the property or structure.
The Council takes flyposting seriously; when you report flyposting to us, we will make enquiries into the source of the material and take action if possible.
Graffiti
Graffiti is words or drawings written, painted, sprayed or scratched onto the surface of any property or structure.
We are responsible for removing graffiti from:
- public buildings
- street furniture
- monuments
Removal of graffiti from telephone boxes, bus shelters, electricity boxes, etc, is the responsibility of the company that owns them.
Report flyposting and graffiti
Need help?
Most issues can be resolved online, it's the quickest and most convenient way to get help.
Use our contact us form- Refuse and recycling
- 0300 1234 141
