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Fly-posting

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Fly-posting is an illegal, anti-social activity that creates a negative impression of the area and can distract motorists and possibly cause accidents.

It is an offence under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 to fly post.

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. 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.

The Council may request that the appropriate person responsible within a specified timescale to remove a placard and poster publicised.

Under the Anti-Social Behaviours Act 2003 the Local Authority may now issue Fixed Penalty Notices for offences being committed.

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 will 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.

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To report fly-posting, please use our online form or contact the Enforcement team using the details below.

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Contact Details

The Enforcement team can be contacted via the Customer Service Centre on 01462 474000 or at service@north-herts.gov.uk.

Licensing and Enforcement Team
North Hertfordshire District Council
Council Offices
Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3JF

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