Written questions

Graffiti

2026-06-02 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 6692 · Official question

Alex Mayer

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help tackle graffiti vandalism.

Answer

Local authorities have powers to tackle graffiti vandalism, such as by issuing fixed penalty notices of up to £500. Councils also have powers to tackle any persistent or unreasonable behaviour that is having a negative effect on a community’s quality of l...