Fly-posting
Fly-posting is displaying an advertisement without consent. It is illegal to fly-post on private land, Council land or Local Authority Highways land without consent and without permission from the landowner. Fly-posting is an illegal, anti-social activity that creates a negative impression of the area and can distract motorists and possibly cause accidents. |  |
You must not place or affix posters on any structures on the highway or highway land (includes street furniture, road signs and grass verges). It is an offence, which is immediately open to prosecution or a fine or/and to the removal or obliteration of any fly-posting material.
You have a duty to check that the appropriate permissions and consent (Planning department) have been granted before attaching any advertisements or signs. Outdoor advertisements and signs must be in line with the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992.
Under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 the Local Authority may now issue Fixed Penalty Notices for offences being committed (£75 per sign).
Enforcement Officers will investigate all cases of fly-posting and will collect evidence. The Council takes illegal fly-posting extremely seriously and offenders may be liable to be fined or prosecuted. The Council may remove all illegal placards and posters. A fine may also be served for each item removed by the Council.
Entertainment venues/promoters must utilise legal alternatives to promote entertainment such as local radio, press and magazines.
To report fly-posting, please use our online form - Report Fly-Posting Form
Contact Details
Details of how to contact the team can be found on the Housing & Public Protection contact page.
