Focus on Graffiti
Today’s article for ASB Awareness Week focuses on the issue of graffiti.
Graffiti is a problem worldwide. It is classed as criminal damage and is therefore a crime.
It can be offensive, but by working together we can try and wipe the majority of it out and deal with the offenders. Regulations under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 enable local authorities in England and Wales to issue £80 on-the-spot fines for graffiti.
In line with our service standards, our caretaking team aim to clear graffiti within 24 hours with our specialist products, however if the graffiti is stubborn to remove or covering a vast area we may paint the entire damaged area within seven days
South Essex Homes works with the Police to record and share details of graffiti and ‘tags’ or signatures and will seek damages where Council owned sites are defaced.
How to report it
Contact South Essex Homes on antisocialbehaviour@seh.southend.gov.uk or 0800 833163, email the Caretaking team on caretaking@seh.southend.gov.uk or report it via our online ASB form.