Fly-posting

West Suffolk Council is responsible for removing fly-posting on public land, including:

  • roads
  • pavements
  • footpaths
  • parks and open spaces
  • other council managed areas.

Fly-posting includes unauthorised posters, stickers or adverts placed on street furniture, walls, or other public structures.

Fly-posting is illegal and you could be fined if:

  • you are the person fixing the poster or advert
  • you are the person benefitting from the poster or advert
  • you are the person whose land the poster or advert is on.

Failure to pay the fine could lead to a court appearance and further penalties of up to £1,000.

To report fly-posting please complete the report fly-posting online form.

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