Graffiti

The Environmental Services and Cleansing Teams at Waveney District Council work together to combat graffiti, finding out who is responsible and trying to get it removed. You can report graffiti online, as well as to the Police as criminal damage.

What is graffiti?
Graffiti refers to any drawings, scribbles pictures, messages or tags that are painted, or written on walls and other surfaces. Most graffiti artists prefer to be called 'writers' and each has their own unique 'tag'. They have a desire for public recognition and want to see their work around town.

Why is graffiti a problem?
Graffiti damages the appearance of our streets and public places. Areas afflicted can appear to be neglected, which in turn, can discourage others from taking a pride in their surroundings, leading to further damage to the quality of our environment. Removal is expensive and can cause damage to decorative or delicate surfaces like paintwork. Some graffiti can be very offensive, threatening to groups or individuals or racially abusive. In such cases, it can cause alarm, harassment and distress.