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Nottingham Council Launches Dedicated Graffiti Removal Service
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New Graffiti Removal Service Launched
Nottingham City Council has introduced a city-wide graffiti removal team that will work alongside Nottinghamshire’s Immediate Justice programme. The scheme requires eligible offenders convicted of low-level vandalism to carry out visible clean-up work, allowing the council to respond more quickly to graffiti, tagging and other anti-social behaviour across streets, public spaces and neighbourhoods.
Background and Funding
The initiative follows the council’s decision to redirect part of its £20 million underspend toward projects that improve the city centre, district centres and key visitor routes. By combining rapid graffiti removal with restorative-justice activities, the partnership aims to enhance the visual appeal of Nottingham while deterring repeat offences.
Data and Expected Impact
The council expects the combined effort to speed up graffiti removal, improve the appearance of high-traffic routes and support the local economy by making public areas more attractive to residents and visitors. The Immediate Justice programme has previously supported council-led “Days of Action,” where offenders performed community-improvement tasks, providing a model for the new coordinated approach.
Verbatim Quote
“By responding quickly to reports of graffiti and vandalism, we will reduce the impact on our community and help keep our streets looking their best.” — Gary Godden, crime commissioner