Fly posting
Fly posting is the unauthorised display of advertising material. This includes posters, leaflets and stickers. They are usually placed without the owner's permission on lamp posts, railings, buildings, telephone boxes and other prominent locations, often adjacent to the highway.
Fly posting is illegal. Fly posters may face an £80 fixed penalty or court proceedings. It is also a potential hazard to motorists. Fly posting is unsightly and can spoil public and private property. It can be difficult and costly to remove.
The council is responsible for removing fly posting from public buildings, street furniture and monuments.
Other items, like telephone boxes, bus shelters and electricity boxes, are the responsibility of the company which owns them.
In these cases, we are able to issue a Defacement Removal Notice, requiring the owner to remove the offending fly posting within 28 days. If they fail to do so, we can remove the offending items and recover the cost of doing so from the property owner.
We can only remove fly posting from private property and households with the owner's permission.
How do I report flyposting?
We take fly posting seriously. When a report is made, we will make immediate enquires into the source of the advertising and where possible prompt action will be taken.
If you are affected by fly posting or wish to report an incident, please contact us on: