Graffiti And Flyposting

The Council takes a pro-active approach to dealing with graffiti and flyposting.  The Council is responsible for removing graffiti and flyposting from public property, for example park benches, lamp posts signage etc. However, it is not responsible for removing it from private property. 

How do I report graffiti or flyposting?

If you would like any unsightly flyposting or graffiti removed from Council property or street furniture please contact us or fill in our online form by clicking here. We will try to contact you within 3 working days following receipt of your complaint or query.

For residents or local businesses affected by graffiti or flyposting we will give advice on how the issue can be tackled and assist where we can. However, as a last resort, if it is not removed we do have powers to serve a Graffiti Removal Notice to the responsible person if action is not taken in a timely manner.

Removing graffiti

• Paint out any graffiti that has defaced a painted surface
• White spirit or other paint removers might help remove graffiti from any other surfaces
• DIY Shops often carry a range of graffiti removal products that may provide a solution to small scale graffiti
• Heavy attacks of graffiti may have to be treated by a specialist graffiti removal company.  Local companies can be found in the Maldon District Business Directory or Yellow Pages

Preventing graffiti

• Quickly removing any graffiti from your property should deter repeat attacks
• Painting your property in mid colour paints instead of very light or very dark colours will be less attractive to the graffiti vandal
• The use of a trellis, climbing plant or murals on walls should discourage graffiti
• Security measures should be used where possible to prevent access to your property