Thomas McMenamin, Executive Officer, Roads & Neighbourhood Services
Publication:
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The purpose of this Technical Note is to provide an update to Elected Members on the recent increase in graffiti in certain areas of East Dunbartonshire
It should be noted that Bishopbriggs, Auchinairn and Kirkintilloch have recently experienced an upturn in graffiti on various buildings and assets including those owned by the Council (road signs etc), SPT (bus stops), various utility providers, and some private property
Much of the graffiti is football related, with some sectarian and racist elements to the graffiti in certain locations
The Council is working with local Police to identify and log the graffiti reported to identify and act against those responsible
The Council, via Roads and Streetscene, is responding to reports with a view to removing or covering the graffiti as quickly as possible, but some of the work is being undertaken externally so there may be a delay in removal. The recurring nature of the graffiti is making it difficult to respond, but the team will endeavour to respond timeously
It is worth noting that the Council teams and our contractors will only remove graffiti from Council owned/maintained assets. If the graffiti is on a bus stop or utility box, this is reported to the relevant owner to act. Similarly, if the graffiti is on a privately owned property, then it is up to the owner or Factor for the building to arrange removal
If residents see any graffiti, they should report it via the Councils Report It webpage.
The resident may also wish to contact Police Scotland via the 101 non-emergency number to log the graffiti particularly if it is offensive.
