Graffiti

Responsibility for the removal of graffiti depends on where it is located.

Report graffiti

Graffiti on third party property

We are not responsible for removing graffiti from third party property such as:

  • Train stations
  • Railway bridges
  • Telephone boxes
  • Post boxes
  • Utility cabinets

Removal of graffiti from telephone boxes, post boxes, utility boxes and substations is the responsibility of the equipment owner, please report graffiti to the company directly.

Graffiti on public buildings, monuments and street furniture

We deal with requests for graffiti removal from Council-owned property, with highest property given to removing offensive material.

For example, graffiti on:

  • Litter bins
  • Benches
  • Council-owned structures

What you need to tell us

  • Exact location of the graffiti
  • Is it on private or Council-owned property
  • If the graffiti is offensive
  • Are you able to identify those responsible

Graffiti on private property 

While graffiti on private property is not our responsibility, a quote may be obtained for its removal, at the Council's discretion. A disclaimer will need to be signed by the property owner in respect of any damage that may occur during the removal process