Sheffield Business Improvement District (BID) has launched an intensified campaign against graffiti vandalism in the city centre, aimed at creating a cleaner and more welcoming environment for all.
Sheffield BID has long provided a free graffiti removal service to businesses that pay the BID levy. However, recognizing the need to address graffiti on all commercial properties, Sheffield BID has partnered with local company NRC to strengthen its response.
This initiative is funded through a combination of the BID levy, a growing base of voluntary memberships, and the BID’s chargeable Just Jobs service for non-levy payers.
This diverse funding approach ensures that the campaign is robust and sustainable. The expanded efforts include comprehensive mapping of all graffiti on city centre businesses, focusing on identifying hotspot locations and larger pieces for initial removal, protection, and ongoing patrols.
NRC will operate in the city centre three days a week, complementing the existing Clean Team operations.
Sheffield BID urges everyone to report any graffiti on commercial premises in the BID area to operations@sheffieldbid.com to help keep Sheffield city centre clean and welcoming.
Businesses should also report any vandalism on their own premises directly to South Yorkshire Police to assist with future prosecutions.
Diane Jarvis, Head of Business Operations at Sheffield BID, said:
“Our commitment to maintaining a clean and welcoming city centre is unwavering. By partnering with NRC, we are taking a significant step forward in our fight against graffiti vandalism. This enhanced approach ensures that all properties, not just those of our BID levy payers, benefit from our efforts.
"We encourage everyone to report any graffiti they see, so together we can keep Sheffield looking its best.”
The BID also continues to work in partnership with other agencies on longer term problem solving and prevention measures.
Lisa Brown, Divisional Director at NRC, added:
“We are excited to partner with Sheffield BID in the fight against graffiti vandalism. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact on the city centre by providing consistent and effective graffiti removal services. By working together, we can help create a cleaner, more welcoming environment for everyone who lives, works, and visits Sheffield city centre.”
For more information, please contact: Sheffield BID Email: operations@sheffieldbid.com
