Written Question · S3W-26476 · Session 3
What powers local authorities have to ensure that graffiti are removed swiftly from private property such as parking equipment, post boxes,…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what powers local authorities have to ensure that graffiti are removed swiftly from private property such as parking equipment, post boxes, bins, walls and houses where owners fail to do so.
The answer
The Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 provides powers for local authorities to serve a graffiti removal notice on any responsible person where a relevant surface in that local authority''s area has been defaced. A relevant surface includes any building, structure, apparatus, plant or other object on a public road. These provisions are designed to encourage the owners to work in partnership with local authorities to ensure that graffiti is removed from their property.
The act also provides that a person who sells spray paint to those under 16 in Scotland commits an offence. Anyone who contravenes this legislation is guilty of a criminal offence and liable to a fine of up to £1,000. This is a useful step in preventing the misuse of spray paint by persons in acts of vandalism and is intended to work in concert with other approaches.
The act also provides that a person who sells spray paint to those under 16 in Scotland commits an offence. Anyone who contravenes this legislation is guilty of a criminal offence and liable to a fine of up to £1,000. This is a useful step in preventing the misuse of spray paint by persons in acts of vandalism and is intended to work in concert with other approaches.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-26476 by reference.