If you want to place posters, leaflets, business cards or any other advertising in a public area or on council land, you must get permission.
If you want to advertise on council-owned land or buildings, check our page about advertising signs or putting a sign above a highway.
For advertising on private land or buildings, check our planning advertisement control page.
You can find legislation and more information on fly-posting by looking at:
- Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003
- Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
- Town and Country Planning Act 1990
How to report fly-posting
You can report fly-posting using our online form below.
Please include a description of what's been posted and give the exact location, like street name, nearest house number, street light number, landmark, shop or road junction.
If you need to report graffiti or stickering, please visit our graffiti webpage.
For more information
Call us on (01226) 773743 or