We can investigate fly-posting and graffiti on both public and private property, but we only remove it from public property.
We are unable to remove graffiti and fly-posting from:
- heights or where specialist training or equipment is needed
- surfaces where its removal would cause further damage
Report online
You can use the forms below to report graffiti or fly-posting, it should take no more than 3 to 4 minutes.
By submitting the form you agree that you have read and accepted how we process your personal data.
Find out how a Council Services account can make it quicker and easier the next time you want to report something to us.
Graffiti
Graffiti includes painting, writing, soiling, marking and defacing property.
Damaging property with graffiti is a criminal offence. You can be fined with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100.
If you see graffiti on a telephone box, please report damage on payphones to BT.
Use the button to report as a guest:
Alternatively, login to / register for a Council Services account to report graffiti.
Fly-posting
Fly-posting is the unauthorised placing of advertising – usually signs, posters or stickers – on property without the permission of the Council or owner.
If you are found to be responsible for an act of fly-posting we can issue you with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100.
Use the button to report as a guest:
Alternatively, login to / register for a Council Services account to report fly-posting.