Graffiti

Graffiti is an illegal, anti-social activity that detracts from an area's appeal and contributes to local people's fear of crime.

Graffiti in Your Local Area

Please report graffiti by calling 01354 654321. Offensive graffiti we will endeavour to remove as soon as practicable. Details of the property owner will assist us in this process.

Graffiti On Private Property

Graffiti on private property is the responsibility of the landowner, but Fenland District Council offers a free graffiti removal service to domestic customers (on a first occasion) and will quote for any commercial premises, see related links. If not it is up to the owner to remove it. Graffiti removal tips are available on this below

If you would like any unsightly graffiti removed from Council property, private property or street furniture, please contact us by email at graffiti@fenland.co.uk , or by telephone on 01354 654321, or submit the online form.

Graffiti Removal Tips*

The following methods of removal are fairly simple and economic:

All Painted surfaces

In most cases you should be able to paint over the graffiti although you might need to use several coats of paint. DO NOT use paint remover, thinners, white spirit or metholated spirit, as this will attack the existing paint.

Timber fencing

Sand down surface with coarse sand paper and re-stain, or it is possible to paint out large areas of graffiti effectively with brown exterior emulsion paint watered down slightly on the first coat; quick and effective if an area is regularly targeted by vandals or low grade fenced areas out of sight.

Glass

White spirit or metholated spirit should remove most paints and marker pen ink. DO NOT use abrasive materials or cleaners. Carefully read the manufacturers instructions and safety information before use.

Plain metal

White spirit or metholated spirit should remove most paints and marker pen ink. DO NOT use abrasive materials. Some paint removing products may be suitable. Carefully read the manufacturers instructions and safety information before use.

Plastic

White spirit or metholated spirit should remove most paints and marker pen ink. DO NOT use abrasive materials or cleaners. Some solvents may have an adverse effect on some plastics. Carefully read the manufacturers instructions and safety information before use.

*intended as advice and no liability will be accepted for loss or damage as a result of using these methods. Assistance, further advice and quotes for graffiti removal from any surface (including stone and brickwork) are available by calling 01354 654321 and asking to speak to the Environmental Services Team.