Illegal Signage
Illegal Signage
City of Newcastle can investigate reports of bill posters and temporary signage placed on electricity poles, telegraph poles, building hoardings and other locations across Newcastle.
Bill posting is discouraged because posters can degrade over time, creating litter and contributing to stormwater pollution.
You can report:
- illegal bill posters
- unauthorised signage
- temporary advertising structures on public land.
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If cleaning of an area is required due to litter from posters or advertising material, please lodge a cleaning request for the appropriate area.
- Road and Footpath Cleaning - when the road, drain or footpath has litter or debris and requires cleaning.
- Council Facilities Cleaning - when the cleaning of council facilities is required.
- Parks Litter & Waste - for the removal of litter and waste in a public park.
Raise a request
Before you begin
When lodging your request, you will have the option to attach photos or other supporting documents.
Location matters!
Providing specific details about the location of the signage helps us locate and address it quickly. Please include cross streets, house numbers, or identifying landmarks.
Next steps
- You'll receive an acknowledgement with your request number.
- Your request will be reviewed and prioritised based on the urgency and location.
- Once your request has been completed, you will receive a notification. Please note that the completion of your request may mean the inspection has been actioned or scheduled.
Time frames
Investigations are prioritised based on risk to public safety or pollution. We typically investigate within 7 days.
Helpful links
The Distribution Standards Board (DSB) is a self-regulatory organisation representing the ethical distribution of unaddressed advertising material into Australian letterboxes. For further information, visit their website or call 1800 676 136
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