Following on from the approval of a policy option to provide additional funding for the removal of graffiti, the Director of Regeneration sought endorsement of a new approach to tackling graffiti throughout the borough.  Whilst the approach was aimed at improving the quality of service, it was very much focused on tackling anti-social behaviour and improving the quality of life in neighbourhoods.

Resolved – That -

(1) the Cabinet notes that this implements the budget proposals agreed in March 2008 to provide additional funding to establish a new ‘zero tolerance’ approach to tackling graffiti within the borough in order to improve the quality of the service, help tackle anti-social behaviour, and improve the quality of life in neighbourhoods.

(2) the new policy and comprehensive strategy for tackling graffiti be approved, the actions taken so far be endorsed, and officers report back on progress to a future meeting later in the year.