Graffiti
Hackney Council has approved a new policy to manage graffiti, while Redbridge Council is investing in cleansing services and Croydon Council is reviewing its 'Blitz Cleans' programme.
Hackney Council's Cabinet approved a new policy in July 2026 to manage graffiti and street art, prioritising the swift removal of offensive content within 24 hours where possible. In Croydon, the council is assessing its 'Blitz Cleans' programme, with a review of the past four years expected to be presented to the Cabinet. Executive Mayor Jason Perry outlined a "zero-tolerance approach" to graffiti in May 2026.
Redbridge Council announced significant investment in its street cleansing services in September 2026, which includes dedicated graffiti and jet wash teams. This commitment was made during a Clean and Green Committee meeting. In Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton's Neighbourhood Community Rangers have been actively addressing graffiti, as highlighted in a December 2025 report to the Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee.
Key facts
- Redbridge Council announced investment in its street cleansing services, including graffiti teams, on September 9, 2026. Source
- Hackney Council's Cabinet approved a new policy to manage graffiti and street art on July 20, 2026. Source
- The Hackney policy prioritises the removal of offensive graffiti within 24 hours of being reported, where possible. Source
- Croydon Council is reviewing its 'Blitz Cleans' programme, with results expected to be presented to the Cabinet. Source
- Croydon's Executive Mayor Jason Perry outlined a "zero-tolerance approach" to graffiti in May 2026. Source
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