Fly-posting is the display of advertising material i.e. placards and posters, for which planning consent has not been obtained. Braintree District Council removes fly-posting from its own property as soon as possible.

>  Fly-posting on private property can be dealt with by an Enforcement Notice served on the person responsible for the property or the person known to be displaying the advert. This notice requires them to remove the advert and failure to comply is an offence.  The Council can also remove or blank out placards and posters.

>  The Police have powers to confiscate the equipment used by flyposters, including their vehicles.

>  Temporary signs for charity or community events can be put up on private land (not the highway or verges) for up to 28 days prior to an event and must be taken down within 14 days afterwards.

>  Commercial signs (eg farmers markets) and posters need planning permission wherever they are put up and the organisers can apply for the permission, it doesn't have to be the landowner.  Getting permission from private landowners is likely to be quicker and easier, especially if you know them.

>  Election posters are exempt, as long as they don't break any other rules - e.g. defamation, or distraction to motorists etc.

How you can help us:  Council Officers regularly monitor and inspect the streets in the District, but we welcome extra help and support.  You can report Graffiti or Fly-posting on-line by clicking here

Help us to provide cleaner and more attractive streets and retain the pride we have in our environment.