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Fly-Posters

The most commonly used method of controlling fly-posting is its removal. Speedy removal can deter fly-posting companies, promoters and those working on their behalf. In Edinburgh, as part of a variety of a city wide remits, our Specialist Services are dealing with the problem on a daily basis, they have devised operational routes which are checked and appropriate action is taken as and when necessary to remove fly-posting wherever possible.

Fly-posting is frustrating for those living within the hotspots and who have to continually witness these occurrences. This is the main reason why we are joining forces with our partners to find a long term solution. We at the South Neighbourhood are currently initiating a 3 stage plan:

Graffitti Tagging Initiative

GRAFFITI-TAGGING IN THE SOUTHSIDE

An initiative to combat graffiti-tagging in the Southside of Edinburgh is being set up by Police.

If you see anybody engaged in the act of grafitti-tagging, please telephone the Police immediately, providing a description of the offender(s).

If you find any new graffiti on your property, report this to Police also and it will be investigated.

If you can, take a digital photograph of the graffiti prior to cleaning it off, and email it to us at our new email address which we have set up specifically for this purpose:

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However, do not worry if you don't have the equipment for this, as Police can come out photograph it if you are unable to do so.

To report graffiti to Lothian & Borders Police, or any other non-emergency incidents, please telephone 0131-311-3131.

PC 5801A Lindsey Thomson
Community Beat Officer
Beat SM46 Marchmont & Meadows

Guidelines for A Boards

Last October the Council had an "A board blitz" to try and tidy up all the street clutter on the Royal Mile. Letters were hand delivered to all the relevant premises within the designated area so that dialogue could be entered into with the proprietors, the feedback they received following the exercise was very positive. Later this year the Council are planning the same exercise in the Tollcross area - read more below for the guidelines.