News and Events

Graffiti? Not in Herefordshire

Herefordshire is one of England's most beautiful counties and as such, we're aiming to keep it that way.

The 2010 TAAG Graffiti Campaign (Targeted Action Against Graffiti) has now been launched and will run from Monday 22nd February - Friday 5th March, removing unsightly areas of graffiti across Herefordshire.

The campaign is a joint initiative between Amey, Herefordshire Council's Community Protection Team, Safer Herefordshire and West Mercia Police to reduce criminal damage and anti-social behaviour across the county. 

The campaign is specifically targeting locations, which have been identified by members of the public, as being areas of concern for graffiti.

It's important to remember that Herefordshire has some of the lowest crime levels in the UK, however graffiti can often make areas appear unsafe, even when they're not.

The cost to the county for graffiti removal can sometimes be as much as £2,500 per week, so residents are encouraged to say 'Graffiti - Not in Herefordshire'.

Graffiti does not constitute art and as such can be punishable by a fine of up to £5,000 and a criminal record .  We urge anyone who identifies areas of graffiti or knows those responsible, to immediately report it.

It's imperative that we all work together to ensure Herefordshire remains a safe and clean place to live, work and visit.

To report any graffiti, please contact Streetscene on: 01432 261800 or streets@herefordshire.gov.uk.

TAAG Campaign Dates...

For further details on this campaign please contact Sharon Amery (Marketing Officer) at samery@herefordshire.gov.uk.

If you'd like more information on graffiti or to see our campaign photographs, please visit our anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and graffiti page.

Safer Herefordshire Roadshow 2010

We will be taking our successful Safer Herefordshire community safety event on the road again this year, visiting locations throughout the county.

If you'd like to find out more on fire and road safety, drug and alcohol awareness, policing matters and much much more, you can come along and join us at:

• Bromyard
• Hereford
• Kington 
• Ledbury
• Leominster  
• Ross-On-Wye

All events will be open from 10am - 3pm and confirmed dates will be available shortly.  Don't forget to pop by and say hello!

If you'd like further information on these events, please contact Sharon Amery (Marketing Officer) at samery@herefordshire.gov.uk.