Black Lives Matter (BLM) The broader movement and its related organizations typically advocate against police violence towards black people as well as for various other policy changes considered to be related to black liberation

the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. An estimated 15 million to 26 million people participated in the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests which spread across the globe even to our little market town in stroud..

So much so a Large BLM graffiti tag painted on the edge of Stratford park in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Although the BLM movement is a very important to raise awareness of polic brutality in the states.

Graffii attacks are illegal in the Uk as stated in the Sun Article –  https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6562736/graffiti-illegal-uk-vandalism-law/

Graffiti can be considered an act of criminal damage!.

Under the Criminal Damage Act 1971, anyone caught doing graffiti can face a prison sentence of up to ten years or fined if the damage costs more than £5,000.

Because it is unlikely that graffiti will cause more than £5,000 of damage unless it is on a historic building or monument, lesser sentences are much more common.

If the damage caused is less than £5,000, an offender could face three months in prison or a fine of £2,500.

Offenders can also be prosecuted under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003.

It gives local councils the power to dish out on-the-spot fines of £50 to anyone caught doing graffiti on public property.

Spray paint was also made illegal to under-16s. Any shopkeeper who sells it to a an under-16 can be fined up to £2,500.

Many councils have set up wall areas that can have graffiti Art without the worry of being charged with a criminal offence, Unfortunately Stroud have not allocated any spaces but you can find area in Bristol, Cheltenham and Swindon There is a website to check where you can legally create graffiti art Link Here : https://www.legal-walls.net/

Its important to tackle graffiti fast as it can attract further anti social behavior and crime to the area.. For a quick emergency graffiti removal feel free to get in touch with SkyLine SoftWash: 01452 301342

Graffiti Removal in Longlevens, Gloucester

Longlevens Rugby Club in Gloucester is a thriving Family rugby club that supports a huge range of teams.

From young people in the various age groups ranging from fro 7 to 18, Colts and even their own Mixed Abilities Rugby Team

When there are so many young people, vulnerable people and family’s around it’s important to keep that lovely family club vibe.

Unfortunately, Longlevens rugby Club was attacked with unwanted graffiti

The Director of SkyLine SoftWash (a specialist exterior building cleaning company), Alex or as most know him as Al, is a big part of the rugby club being both in the Mixed abilities team and rugby coach for the under 7s. Also, Al’s Daughter plays for the under 9s. being a family club having such grotesque graffiti was not a good look for the club, it’s not something you want your little ones looking at. Also being next door to milestone school it was essential to get these areas looking clean again before It encouraged more anti-social behavior. The Club is a huge part of Longlevens it’s the beating heart of Longlevens community.

Graffiti can not only devalue property when it takes to hold it can spread! it’s important that once you have one graffiti tag you get rid of this hastily as it can bring future unwanted unsocial behavior to the area

Being a family club it was essential to nip this in the bud early So Al and his team at SkyLine SoftWash got on the phone to Anna the manager at the clubhouse offering their services free of charge to make the place look like new again.

Using the Proven DOFF Entegra and its 150-degree steam made short work of the unwanted graffiti on the walls at the club making them look like NEW!

If you have any unwanted Graffiti, Grime or dirt on your building get in touch for a FREE estimate or demo to make your building look like NEW

Call: 01452 301342

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Graffiti removal at St George’s Church, Redditch in Birmingham Using the DOFF steam system!

Graffiti attacks are common throughout the UK, Some see it as an artistic expression while many view graffiti as an anti-social eyesore — but what is the law surrounding it?

From Gang signs to political rally artwork to expressionism and even Banksy Art Graffiti come in many different forms.

Under the Criminal Damage Act 1971, anyone caught doing graffiti can face a prison sentence of up to ten years or fined if the damage costs more than £5,000

Graffiti can not only devalue property when it takes to hold it can spread! it’s important that once you have one graffiti tag you get rid of this hastily as it can bring future unwanted unsocial behaviour to the area.

Graffiti attack on St Georges Church in Redditch Birmingham

Unfortunately, on this occasion SkyLine, SoftWash were called in to clean up the illegal graffiti on St Georges Church in Redditch Birmingham, The Graffiti was obviously not in the good spirit of Art.

On old Stones 100s of years old, they need sensitive care. Previously another contractor attempted to remove the graffiti with a pressure washer with no such luck they had to call in the professional graffiti removal team at SkyLine SoftWash.

Using Specialist Graffiti removal techniques and equipment, the areas were gently steam cleaned using the DOFF Integra, Using the leading, recommended tool for cleaning heritage buildings, low-pressure 150-degree heat.

Our fully trained operatives made the job look easy! Whilst keeping the building intact and preserve the building structure without causing damage to the substrate.

Are there places to legally do graffiti in Birmingham?

Illegal graffiti is usually seen as something that should be removed but in the case of the anonymous street artist Banksy, it is a work of art that must be preserved.

Many councils have set up devoted areas or so-called “free walls” for graffiti artists to use without fear of punishment.

Anyone hoping to find a free wall in their area visit https://legal-walls.net/ to find your closest FREE graffiti wall to leave your artist.

If you need immediate help with Graffiti removal in Birmingham, Gloucester or the surrounding city

Get in touch:

For Emergency Graffiti removal email: discover@skylinesoftwash.com

Or call: 01452 301342

Graffiti attack on ST Georges Church in Redditch Birmingham Before and After pictures