Graffiti

Graffiti is antisocial behaviour and we take a proactive approach in dealing with it.

Although we are not responsible for removing graffiti, we monitor the borough and the owner of any affected property is contacted and advised of the problem. We also give advice on how the issue can be tackled. 

Preventing and removing graffiti helps to improve our local environment and the quality of life for many residents: reducing the fear of crime that it causes and increasing pride in the community.

If you wish to directly report graffiti, here is a list of contact details, based on the location of the graffiti: 

Location Contact Details
Bus Stop / Shelter

Village - Parish Council

Town - Test Valley BC
Car Parking Pay Booth Test Valley BC
Electric Sub Station Scottish and Southern Electricity Network
Phone Boxes or Cabinets

Open Reach

Virgin Media

Test Valley BC
Play Parks Test Valley BC
Railway 

Network Rail
Underpass / Subway Hampshire Highways
Virgin Media Box

Test Valley BC

Virgin Media

 

You can also report any environmental issue here: My Test Valley. Try to include as much information as you can - including photos if you have any.  Alternatively you can contact Customer Services on 01264 368000 or 01794 527700.

For more information on how Test Valley Borough Council deals with antisocial behaviour - please click here: Antisocial Behaviour

You can also report antisocial behaviour to Hampshire Police via this link: Report Antisocial Behaviour or call 101.

 

Here are some tips you may find useful for preventing or removing graffiti:

  • How to prevent graffiti:
    • Quickly removing any graffiti from your property should deter repeat attacks
    • Painting your property in mid colour paints instead of very light or very dark colours will be less attractive to the graffiti vandal
    • The use of a trellis or climbing plants on walls should discourage graffiti
    • Security measures should be used where possible to prevent access to your property.
  • How to remove graffiti:
    • Paint over any graffiti
    • White spirit or other paint removers might help remove graffiti - following the manufacturer's instructions
    • DIY shops often carry a range of graffiti removal products that may provide a solution to small scale graffiti
    • Heavy attacks of graffiti may have to be treated by a specialist graffiti removal company. Local companies may be found online.

    For further advice and help in removing graffiti, contact the Environmental Service on 01264 368000 or 01794 527700.