Renfrewshire Council has launched a targeted removal programme following an increase in graffiti across the area.
The programme began in July and prioritises town centres, main transport routes, public buildings and parks.
Details were discussed by the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board on Wednesday 26th August.
Councillors raised concerns about graffiti in Paisley town centre and Linwood.
Gordon McNeil, Director of Environment, Housing and Infrastructure, said: “We wanted to bring graffiti into the report, but it is fair to say that public infrastructure has probably got more graffiti than I have ever seen in my career.”
The council said some locations were more difficult to clean because traffic management was required. These included bridges and road signs.
Council teams will remove graffiti from council-owned property and infrastructure. Owners of privately owned property remain responsible for arranging its removal.
Community safety officers are also working with Police Scotland to identify areas where repeated incidents are taking place.
The council has engaged with young people and is examining other activities aimed at reducing offending.
Councillor Chris Gilmour suggested that dedicated graffiti walls could be considered in suitable areas. Officers agreed to examine the idea.
Graffiti covering an electricity substation on Miller Street in Johnstone
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Graffiti sprayed across an electricity substation
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