Graffiti

Graffiti blights the environment, it is considered as criminal damage and offenders may be prosecuted.

The Council is responsible for removing graffiti from road signs and buildings that it owns, it is not responsible for graffiti removal from private property. 

To report graffiti on signs / buildings that the Council owns, please contact Streetscene on 01843 577000 or email streetscence.enforcement@thanet.gov.uk

Removal can be very difficult depending on the type of graffiti and most importantly the surface that it has been put on. Where we are unable to remove it, we will try to paint it out.

Tips for Private householders

Private householders may find graffiti removal very difficult, the following tips are provided to try and help you in removing it.

• It is best to try to remove graffiti as soon as possible, the longer you leave it the more difficult it will become.
  
  
• Local paint suppliers / DIY stores are able to sell you patent graffiti remover. Try to select one that is suitable for the removal of the type of graffiti (paint, spray paint, marker pen etc) and is suitable for the surface (brick, block, painted wall etc)
  
  
• Please use all products carefully, having read and complied with all of the manufacturers recommendations / instructions.
  
  
• If simply repainting walls, use a neutral colour it is less likely to become a target.
  
  
• To stop future problems you could invest in anti-graffiti coating, available from local paint suppliers / DIY stores or applied by a local building / decorating company. These protect the structure or wall, and allow you to use specialist solvents to more easily remove graffiti that may be applied in the future. If completing the work yourself, please take careful note of all the manufacturers instructions.

Waste & Recycling

E-mail: waste&streetcleaning
@thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577115

Fax: 01843 290906