Public urged to help wipe out graffiti

A KIRKCALDY community leader has called on the public to wage war on graffiti artists.

David Henderson, chairman of Kirkcaldy West Community Council, said that vandalism in the town had become “endemic” in the past year and declared that members of the community could help to keep the streets clear of so-called street art.

His call comes as large parts of the town centre remain affected by graffiti left behind as part of a wave of vandalism that took place last summer.

Concerned about the impact that the paintwork was having on people’s perception of the town’s traditional shopping precinct, Mr Henderson said: “It has become endemic.

“We are needing the area in and around the High Street cleaned up.

“Graffiti is like an infection. It’s one thing stopping that infection from spreading but eradicating it is a lot harder it seems.”

Fife Council runs a graffiti removal phoneline whereby members of the public are encouraged to report any daubings, regardless of whether it is on private or local authority property.

Calling on local residents to play their part in combating the problem, Mr Henderson said: “People have to help in preventing this from happening.

“We need to make sure that the people are totally aware of the mechanisms for reporting vandalism and graffiti.”