Date: 30.05.2002 Ref: 1357 Press contact: Charles Wright Tel: 020 7926 2949 Email: cwright@lambeth.gov.uk(posted 7993 days ago)Press Release
No space for graffiti in Lambeth
Lambeth Council leaders are pledging "zero tolerance" of all forms of graffiti in the borough."Graffiti is a blight on the borough which we are determined to tackle," said Councillor Clare Whelan, executive member for the environment.
"We are sending a clear message - that graffiti is vandalism and is against the law. It will not be tolerated in Lambeth in any form.
"In future the zero tolerance approach will also cover public graffiti or aerosol 'art' shows or demonstrations in any council-run, sponsored or authorised events. We do not believe that these sort of events help our drive to clean up Lambeth."
The new get-tough approach will not extend to the aerosol art exhibition forming part of the Urban Games on Clapham Common from 26th to 28th July this year, which got council go-ahead before the change of administration at the town hall. The show is a demonstration by professionals with no materials available for use or purchase.
But similar shows would be unlikely to get council backing in future, said Councillor Whelan.
Graffiti is tackled in Lambeth by the Grimebusters team, and by neighbourhood housing offices on estates. To report a problem call Lambeth Street Care on 020 7926 9000, or email graffiti@lambeth.gov.uk.
Issued by the Communication Centre London Borough of Lambeth Lambeth Town Hall Brixton Hill London SW2 1RW
Telephone 020 7926 1000 Fax 020 7926 2835 www.lambeth.gov.uk