Graffiti

Graffiti can spoil the enjoyment of the local environment and if not cleared can lead to a situation where crime and other anti-social behaviours can thrive.  If graffiti is not dealt with it can lead to a negative perception of an area, including fostering a feeling that 'nobody cares'. This leads to further crime and anti-social behaviour.

Graffiti identified on private property is inspected and photographed.  The property owner is then contacted and asked to remove the graffiti.  Graffiti on Council-owned land or communications boxes will be removed within 24 hours if offensive, or otherwise will be generally be removed within a week. To report graffiti of these types either contact the Helpline on 01992 785577 or click  the 'Report it' option in the 'Online Services' box on the top right of the page.

Graffiti on highway structures (eg. road bridges) should be referred to Hertfordshire County Council on 01438 737320.