Decision Maker: Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 13, 2026

Purpose:

Content: The Committee resolved:- (i)             to note that Mr Shaw would find out more information from his team in relation to responses from utility companies around graffiti and to report back to the Vice Convener; (ii)            to note that a Service Update would be issued to Members in relation to progress  ahead of the next report coming back to Committee in August 2026; (iii)          to note that Mr Shaw would compose a briefing note for circulation to all Community Council’s in relation to graffiti; (iv)          to note the demand being placed on, and the work being carried out by, Environmental Services to remove graffiti in Aberdeen; (v)           to note the current work being undertaken by the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) to reduce graffiti and the steps being proposed to gather data and evidence to help tackle the problem; and (vi)          to instruct the Chief Officer - Operations, following consultation with the Community Safety Manager, to bring a report to the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee in the Summer 2026 to give an update on the progress being made