Graffiti

This page contains information about graffiti, how to report it and who is responsible for its removal. Graffiti is illegal, creates an eyesore and spoils both public and private property. It is often offensive and costly to remove.

Responsibility for Removing Graffiti

Oadby and Wigston Council is responsible for removing graffiti from public buildings, street furniture or monuments.

Telephone boxes, bus shelters and electricity boxes are the responsibility of the company that placed them there. However, we do have the power to issue a 'defacement removal notice' to the property owner which requires them to remove the graffiti within 28 days. If they fail to do so, we can do the work ourselves and recover the costs.

We cannot remove graffiti from private households and other private property without the owner's permission and a disclaimer being signed. A charge will be made for this service.

Reporting graffiti

If you are affected by graffiti, or you see it on property nearby, you can report it by telephoning Client Services on Leicester (0116) 257 2830.

You can also complete our online report form.