Residents urged to report Filton graffiti

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"We would ask for the public to be vigilant and contact the police on 101 if they see anyone causing anti-social behaviour and/or criminal damage so that we can build a picture of areas where there may be problems. This will enable us to work with the council and residents to put in place measures to disrupt this behaviour.

"We will respond to issues of damage and if suspects are identified we will always look to deal with the people involved positively."

Cllr Baverstock told the town council: "We are talking about tagging, not graffiti. The best way to defeat tagging is by graffiti. They will do it anyway so you need to engage with these people. I promise you they will engage. One person’s garbage is another person’s art and maybe we need

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company’s responsibility and if it is on bus shelters owned by the town or parish council, it is their responsibility to remove it.

"We can also remove graffiti from a private property or land but will need consent from the owner. There is a charge of £96.70 an hour.

"If the graffiti or stickers relates to terrorist groups or far right organisations, we will need to report it to the police and will remove it once they complete their enquiries."

To report graffiti, visit https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/ report-graffiti designated spaces."

Filton Town Council said that residents should contact South Gloucestershire Streetcare.

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A South Glos spokesperson said: " We aim to clear graffiti within three working days. Graffiti that is offensive and

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"If the graffiti is on utility equipment it is the utility

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