Brighton & Hove Cracks Down on Flyposting from Today
From 1 February 2023, Brighton & Hove Council is clamping down hard on illegal flyposting and stickering across the city. Offenders—individuals, promoters, businesses, or organisations—are in the firing line with new enforcement measures coming into force.
Warning Shots: CPWs and CPNs Target Offenders
The council will issue Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) to those suspected of plastering posters, adverts, banners, or stickers on walls, lampposts, telephone boxes, and other street furniture without permission. The CPW demands offenders “take reasonable steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again.”
If the illegal flyposting continues despite warnings, tough Community Protection Notices (CPNs) may be slapped on repeat culprits. These allow the council to force offenders into clearing up their mess or face further penalties.
Cleaning Up Brighton: Why the Crackdown Matters
Flyposting is a costly nuisance that damages property and ruins the city’s appearance. By targeting those using illegal adverts for commercial gain, the council hopes to preserve Brighton & Hove’s charm and keep the streets tidy.
Councillor Elaine Hills, Co-chair of the Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee, said: “Flyposting spoils the look and feel of our city. It is difficult and costly to remove flyposters and stickers, and they often cause damage to property and other structures on our streets.
“We’re introducing CPWs and CPNs to tackle flyposting more effectively. It means that we can target the clubs, promoters and advertisers who cause most of our flyposting issues and put responsibility back on the offender to remove the flypost.
“Our priority is to make sure that Brighton & Hove remains a wonderful place to live, work and visit. The new measures will hopefully deter flyposters and keep our streets looking clean and tidy.”
What Is Flyposting?
- Putting up adverts, posters, banners, or stickers on public property without consent
- Applied on buildings, lampposts, telephone boxes, and street furniture
- Illegal and punishable under new enforcement rules
Brighton & Hove Council’s fresh crackdown makes it clear: if you flypost illegally, expect to get caught and called out. The city wants to stay vibrant and welcoming—but not plastered in rogue adverts.
