Graffiti
Graffiti is street art in public places that has not been asked for. It can range from a "tag" or signature to a mural, and includes painting, writing, soiling, marking or defacing property.
We can investigate graffiti on both public and private property. However, we're only responsible for removing graffiti from land, buildings or assets we own and only when the content is considered to be offensive.
We're not responsible for removing graffiti from privately owned property, however, we will contact the land or property owner to request its removal.
We don't recommend that you attempt to remove graffiti yourself on property that does not belong to you.
If you are found to be responsible for an act of graffiti, you may be issued with a fixed penalty notice.
If you see graffiti on any of the following, please contact:
- BT cabinets (painted green) – report to Openreach
- Virgin Media cabinets (painted grey) – report to Virgin Media
- electricity substations – contact National Grid
- canal side towpaths – contact Canal & River Trust
- railway lines – report to Network Rail