The council is responsible for the removal of graffiti, fly posting and discarded chewing gum throughout the borough on public land. Whilst we try to tackle the problem in the known areas, we do welcome and rely on calls in from members of the public to highlight other areas that need attention.
See a problem? - Tell us about it
If you are aware of any street cleaning problems, whether it be litter, fly tipped waste, dog fouling, litter bins full (or damaged), abandoned vehicles and so on, please take the time to let us know and we can respond outside of our normal cleaning schedule.
You can email your report to waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk or phone 01284 757320.
Graffiti
Fly-posting
Fly-posting is the illegal display of advertisements and notices on the public highway or without permission of the planning authority. This includes posting on street furniture, staked in roundabouts, and tied or stapled to trees.
The Highways Act 1980, section 132, allows for the prosecution of anyone caught fixing the posters. The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows for the prosecution of the person fixing the poster, the persons benefiting from the advertisement and owner of the land on which it is displayed. The maximum fine on conviction is £1000.
If you notice any fly-posting, please phone the Waste Management Section on 01284 757320 or email us at waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
Chewing gum removal
The council's cleansing crews remove gum from the main town centre shopping areas. This is a costly and time consuming exercise and we encourage residents to use the litter bins provided. Failure to do so may result in a fine.
For more information on gum removal, please phone the Waste Management Section on 01284 757320 or email us at waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
