Graffiti management
Maintaining our streetscapes is a priority so we can all enjoy a locality that is cared for, and feels safe for all who work, live and visit it.
Removing graffiti is a priority.
Reporting Graffiti on Public Utilities and Infrastructure
If you would like to report graffiti on public utilitities and infrastructure please call the following numbers:
- Sydney Water - 13 20 90
- Ausgrid (formerly Energy Australia) - 13 15 35
- RMS - 1800 816 770 or 1800 816 770
- Telstra - 1800 773 080 or 1800 773 080
- Australia Post - 13 13 18
Visit the NSW Government Justice website for more information about graffiti management
Reporting Graffiti on Private Property
Inner West Council – Ashfield
If you notice graffiti on Council property, please report it to Council and our dedicated Clean Team (ACT) will record and remove the graffiti with a high-pressure water spray.
If your private property gets vandalised, report the incident to the police.
Together we will work to reduce graffiti in our municipality.
Ashfield Clean Team
The Ashfield Clean Team has been established in response to strong community demand about the need to revitalise the Ashfield Town Centre and prevent and remove graffiti.
Look out for the Ashfield Clean Team undertaking tasks including:
Removing graffiti from within the Ashfield LGA with the aim of removing all graffiti in, or visible from public areas as quickly as possible. Offensive graffiti is given priority, with a commitment for it to be removed within 48 hours of being logged.
- Removal of posters and unauthorised signage
- Weeding, plant replacement and garden maintenance
- Road and footpath sweeping
- Rubbish collection
- Tree pruning
- Community liaison
The team is equipped with specialised graffiti removal equipment, highly visible uniforms and a branded vehicle to ensure they are readily identifiable in the community.
Report graffiti
Inner West Council – Leichhardt
Council provides the following:
- Removal of graffiti as part of regular infrastructure services, with a focus on highly visible and highly tagged spaces.
- Advice to residents on how to reduce the likelihood of graffiti incidences on their property.
- Community and cultural development programs aimed at minimising the potential for graffiti to occur, while enhancing public space through art programs.
Report graffiti
Inner West Council – Marrickville
You can report issues with graffiti using our online Customer Request Management system.
Report graffiti