Vandalism - Graffiti removal

 

If you spot graffiti contact the customer service centre on 01506 775000 or email customer.service@westlothian.gov.uk

The council removes graffiti by using a low pressure cleaning system. Pedestrian underpasses are inspected on a monthly basis and any unsightly graffitti removed. The system can also be used on most types of buildings and walls.

The council will prioritise the removal of such graffitti to ensure that offensive material is removed or covered within 24 hours of it being reported and all remaining works will be carried out on a planned basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I report Fly Posting in the underpasses?

Contact the customer service centre on 01506 775000 or e-mail customer.service@westlothian.gov.uk giving as much detail as you can about the location of the fly posting. This will be passed to staff in NETs and Land Services.

I have reported graffiti near my home several times but nothing is ever done about it. Why is it not cleaned up?

Unless the graffiti is considered to be offensive, e.g. racially or sexually explicit, it will not be removed immediately. Your complaint will however be recorded. When budgets permit, those areas affected the worst will be given priority.

I wish to report graffiti on the underpass in my area, who do I contact?

Telephone the Customer Service Centre on 01506 775000 or e-mail customer.service@westlothian.gov.uk. They will take the details and pass them onto the appropriate service.

I witnessed someone spraying graffiti in the underpass. I want to report it.

Report the matter to the police immediately, with as much detail as possible - and contact our customer service centre on 01506 775000 or e-mail customer.service@westlothian.gov.uk

Vandals have sprayed paint onto a building/wall within a park/open space, who do we report this to?

Contact the Customer Service Centre on 01506 775000, who will take the details and pass them onto the appropriate officer.

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