Residents in Lindley have been left frustrated at an eyesore created by businesses putting up huge commercial adverts illegally on unused buildings.

Cllr Cahal Burke, Lib Dem for Lindley Ward, has received numerous complaints from residents who are unhappy about the eyesore created on the now disused Post Office at Birchencliffe (Halifax Road Junction with Birchington Avenue).

Cllr Cahal Burke said:

“What we have here is more than just flyposting; it is companies trying to benefit from free advertising on empty buildings. This is inconsiderate to local residents and illegal, they clearly do not care about the eyesore they are creating for the area.

It is illegal to put up advertising on a building without permission from the owner. I would like to see businesses think carefully and, to check the situation with the Council, rather than just putting up advertising of any kind, illegally on empty buildings.

I hope this sends a signal out to other traders that the Council will take action and they will not get away with it.”

If residents would like to report any such matters, they are welcome to contact Cllr Cahal Burke on 07976 497980 or cahal.burke@kirklees.gov.uk

What You Can Do About Flyposting

Fly posting is the illegal and unauthorised placing of any sign, poster or sticker advertising or promoting an event or commercial activity on any street sign, public utility street cabinets or on private premises.

If you see flyposting on Council property, or the public highway, please report this to Kirklees Council using the step by step form available online at: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/you-kmc/kmc-formsindex/reportit/locality.asp?type=flyposting or you can telephone Highways Section on 0800 731 8765.