Graffiti

Reporting graffiti

You can report graffiti so we can remove it quickly and keep your area clean and safe. We deal with graffiti on council property and, in some cases, private property.

  • offensive graffiti (racist, sectarian or obscene):
    Call 0303 123 1020. We aim to remove this within 24 hours of your report.
  • non-offensive graffiti:
    You can report this using our online form below. We aim to remove this within 5 working days.

Report graffiti

Where we can remove graffiti

We remove graffiti from:

  • council buildings
  • street furniture and public spaces

We can also remove graffiti from private property, but you must sign a disclaimer before we start work.

Where we can’t remove graffiti

We can only remove graffiti from items we own. If graffiti is on a utility box or bus shelter, you will need to contact the organisation responsible for it.

You can often identify the owner from signs, labels or contact details displayed on the equipment.

  • Scottish Power equipment usually has a yellow electrical hazard sign and is often painted green or dark grey. You can contact Scottish Power to report graffiti.
  • Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) equipment comes in various sizes and is usually labelled with contact details. Graffiti can be reported using the SGN contact form.
  • Openreach cabinets are usually green and may display BT, Telecom or GPO markings. You can report graffiti on Openreach equipment using their online reporting form.
  • Virgin Media cabinets are typically green and use a standard key-operated lock. Damage and graffiti can be reported through the Virgin Media website.
  • Scottish Water is responsible for its own utility cabinets. Use the Scottish Water contact page to report graffiti.
  • SPT is responsible for bus shelters. Graffiti on bus shelters should be reported to Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT).

Why reporting graffiti matters

Graffiti is illegal and is treated as vandalism under the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995. People responsible can be charged with a criminal offence.

Removing graffiti quickly helps to:

  • keep your area looking well cared for
  • reduce further vandalism and anti-social behaviour
  • prevent issues like fly-tipping

Cleaning graffiti takes time and costs money, so early reporting helps reduce the impact on local services.