Rother District Council

There is no formal definition of fly-posting. However, it is generally taken to be the display of advertising material on buildings and street furniture, such as lamp posts, without the consent of the owner.

The legislation surrounding a local authority's powers are complex, but the two methods of securing the removal of fly-posting is either a prosecution or the removal of the poster by the local authority. Other powers are available for example, under the Highways Act, but this is administered by East Sussex County Council.

Further information regarding fly-posting can be found in the document "Control of fly-posting: a good practice guide".

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