You may have seen my recent posts about my ongoing efforts to tackle graffiti in our community.
Graffiti can make public spaces look neglected and uncared for, which often leads to a drop in property values and can encourage further vandalism or antisocial behaviour. It affects the community’s sense of safety and pride, and cleaning it up costs valuable public resources that could be used elsewhere. Keeping areas free from graffiti helps maintain a clean, welcoming environment for everyone.
I contacted many different providers to ask for action, and thanks to the quick response from local companies like BT Openreach and LilaConnect, significant progress has been made in cleaning up some of the worst-affected spots.
One example many of you will recognise is the traffic light control box on Badger Avenue near the junction with Underwood Lane. It used to look terrible – covered in graffiti and a real eyesore. After I reported it some time ago, Cheshire East Highways came out and repainted it. It now looks so much better, restoring a cleaner, more cared-for feel to the area.
I also noticed offensive graffiti on lamp posts and a CCTV camera pole in Leighton Brook Park. Thanks to Crewe Town Council, who kindly provided supplies and PPE, I was able to remove the graffiti myself. With a bit of elbow grease, those unsightly markings have disappeared, making the park a nicer place for everyone. I’m also working with Crewe St Barnabas Police to review CCTV footage and help identify those responsible.
I’m pleased to share that the graffiti clean-up at the Beechmere site, at the end of Frank Webb Avenue, has now been completed.
After meeting with Your Housing Group (YHG), who manage the site, I followed up closely to ensure the graffiti was removed and the damaged fencing secured. Although this area isn’t managed by Cheshire East Council, I worked with YHG and the contractors to get the issue sorted promptly.
The incident was also reported to Cheshire Police, with CCTV evidence provided to support their investigation.
Thanks to everyone who raised this concern – it’s great to see the site looking much tidier and safer now. Keeping our community clean and welcoming is a top priority, and I’ll continue to work on similar issues whenever they arise.
If you spot graffiti on council-owned property or elsewhere in the community, please report it online at:
https://www.crewestbarnabas.org.uk/report-an-issue/
Alternatively, drop me a message and I’ll do my best to help follow it up.
Let’s all do our part to keep Crewe looking its best – clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.