Offenders give graffiti the brush-off

Offenders gave graffiti the brush-off when they transformed two of the arches along the Eton bridleway by painting over unsightly graffiti on the walls as part of the Community Payback* partnership between the Royal Borough and Thames Valley Probation.

The 10-strong group also cleared all the litter and debris from the two tunnels to make the
footpath/bridleway more accessible and easier to walk along. The work was carried out in conjunction with Thames Valley Probation, the borough's community safety team and streetcare team following concerns raised by a member of the public.

Brian Martin, Community Safety Manager, said: "The Royal Borough has a zero tolerance approach to graffiti and we are keen to ensure the borough remains free of the graffiti that can blight an otherwise pleasant area.

"I would like to thank the eagle-eyed community warden and local resident who alerted us to the problem and I am delighted that once again we were able to work with Thames Valley Probation to achieve a successful outcome.

"Graffiti is a criminal offence and if caught, perpetrators could face a hefty fine or a Community Order."

Andrew Monday, Thames Valley Probation Community Payback Manager, said: "The offenders found the project rewarding - they were particularly pleased to get such positive feedback from the public. This project made a real difference to the local community and those who use the bridleway."

Local resident Sara Church said: "It looks excellent there now, so much brighter through the tunnel without the graffiti and much safer for all users with the fly tipping removed."

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