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Fly-Posting

What is Fly-posting?

'Flyposting' is the illegal display of advertising material including posters, placards and signs on council owned buildings and street furniture. Flyposting can be advertising local events, large posters detailing record releases or products and advertisements by political organisations.

Why is it a problem?


  • It is unsightly - flyposting is associated with anti social behaviour and neglected areas and can discourage visitors and investments to the area;
  • It is illegal - flyposting is an illegal activity and enforcement action can be taken against those who affix such material;
  • It is costly to remove - it costs councils thousands to remove;
  • It is unsafe - some types of flyposting can be dangerous to pedestrians but can also cause damage to the surface of which it is attached.

 

Actions taken by Daventry District Council

Any illegal display of advertising will be investigated by the council. Where possible enforcement action will be taken against the person who affixed the poster/sign and the person responsible for the material.

We can remove any poster or placard displayed on council property in contravention of the Advertisements Regulations by using the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and any sign or picture attached to street furniture or on the public highway using the Highways Act 1980.

Help us by reporting it

Please contact us using the details below to report instances of flyposting to enable us to remove the advertising material. The quicker we receive the report the quicker we can remove it. If you witness someone affixing a poster please note the following and contact us with the details:

  • The date, time and place of the incident;
  • A description and size of the flyposters;
  • A description of the person affixing them and the vehicle used.

 

Enforcement investigations can commence if sufficient evidence is available but we need your help in such cases by reporting such crimes.
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