We will remove offensive or racist graffiti on council-owned land or buildings within one working day of being notified. All other graffiti on council-owned land or buildings will be removed within five working days.
The council offers a graffiti removal service for owners/landlords/occupiers of private and commercial property, for which there is a charge.
You can let us know about graffiti using Report It.
Alternatively, to report an incident of graffiti, or ask for an estimate for the removal of graffiti, please contact:
During normal office hours: 01642 726001
Out of hours (for racist or offensive graffiti only): 01642 726050
If graffiti is found on public utility sites, please contact the relevant company.
Contact Clear Channel for removal of graffiti from bus shelters.
Phone (24-hour hotline): 0800 731 3699
Cabinets are large metal boxes which can be found on the street, which contain wiring for broadband services.
You'll need to contact the company which owns the cabinet if there's a problem.
BT: report a problem with a cabinet
Virgin Media: report a problem with a cabinet
There may also be cabinets belonging to other companies in Middlesbrough.
Contact Northern Powergrid for removal of graffiti from electrical substations.
Phone: 0800 668877
Contact Northern Gas Networks for removal of graffiti from gas substations.
Phone: 0800 040 7766
Removal of graffiti from media boxes/cabinets, telephone boxes, and telegraph poles.
Phone: 0800 023 2023
Contact Royal Mail for removal of graffiti from postboxes and grey boxes.
Phone: 03457 740 740