Getting graffiti and flyposters removed

Graffiti and flyposting are illegal, spoil both public and private property, and can be very costly to remove.

Graffiti and flyposting

Graffiti is wording or imagery that is written, painted, sprayed or scratched onto the surface of any property. Flyposters usually advertise or promote events and are placed without permission of the owner of the property and can take the form of stickers, signs or posters.

Your local council is usually responsible for removing graffiti and flyposters from public buildings, street furniture or monuments. Items such as telephone boxes, bus shelters and electricity boxes are the responsibility of the company that has placed them there.

Reporting problems to your council

If you are affected by graffiti or flyposting or you see it on property nearby, you can report it to your council which will be able to advise what steps can be taken to remove it.

• Local councils in Northern Ireland (contacts section)

More useful links

• Tackling anti-social behaviour (crime, justice and the law section)
• Community safety (crime, justice and the law section)
• Waste and recycling (environment and greener living section)