Vandalism and graffiti
Vandalism (Criminal Damage) is an illegal, anti-social activity that creates a negative impression of our borough and contributes to people's fear of crime.
Report it online
We are determined to eradicate graffiti and use specialist machines to remove it. We will remove all graffiti on the highway and council assets within 14 days. Abusive, offensive and racist graffiti will be treated as a priority and the council will remove it within 48 hours.
Private buildings
If graffiti appears on a private building it is the responsibility of the owner to remove it. In such cases the council will offer advice and help.
Offenders will be prosecuted.
Railway land
We are unable to remove graffiti from railway land because of trackside safety rules. For more information check the Network rail website.