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Free graffiti removal service from all Pleck area private properties by walsall council. A new initiative to remove graffiti without charge from privately owned residential properties has been launched by Walsall Council's Street Pride team subject to the owners signing disclaimers. Graffiti is one of the issues being targeted by the council as part of the Wipe It Out section of its ongoing Cracking Environmental Crime campaign. Between January and December 2009 180 reports were received of graffiti and 198 removals took place. Previously the Street Pride team was only able to remove graffiti for free from publicly owned land, street furniture and buildings. It is hoped the new approach will help improve the overall appearance of Walsall borough and encourage more people to report graffiti. The scheme will initially run on a six month trial basis upto approx December 2010 and if successful could be made permanent. Andy Ody, Street Pride Grounds Manager, said: "Traditionally people tend not to report graffiti and instead just accept it as part of the street scene. "Probably the one area which causes real concern to people is graffiti appearing on private properties. In the past we have been able to remove this but only at a charge. Service standards set by the council relating to publicly owned land, street furniture and buildings outline racist and offensive graffiti will be removed within 24 hours and the remainder as quickly as possible. Graffiti in parks will often by removed by park rangers with the more difficult cases referred on to Street Pride. On the spot fines of £80 can be handed out to anyone caught spraying graffiti. If a prosecution is pursued through the courts, the maximum punishment available is a 10 year prison sentence if the case is sent to crown court. Graffiti can be reported to Walsall Council on 01922 653344 or by e-mailing streetprideemail@walsall.gov.uk

Hunt down free Easter Egg treats in Pleck park
Children can find Easter treats in the park thanks to a series of Walsall Easter egg hunts being staged in April.
Teams of under 10s and teams of under 14s are invited to take part in the free Easter fun events. Each team can have a maximum of three members.
Registration for all egg hunts is at 10.30am and they will get under way at 10.45am.
The hunt is being held at Pleck Park on Tuesday 6 April, meeting at the pavilion.
For more information contact the parks development team on 01922 65893/4/5/6 or 07736 388402.

Get fit and enjoy a walk around Pleck Park
Walkers looking to take part in an organised event can now enjoy a weekly stroll around Pleck Park following its inclusion in the Walk On programme run by Walsall Council. The walk, covering approximately a mile, will take place every Wednesday. Anyone interested should meet at the Park Pavilion in Pleck Park, Montford Road, at 11am for an 11.15am start. It will last around 30 minutes and is aimed at those interested in a gentle walk. Richard Upton, Walsall Council's Active Lifestyle Officer (walking and specialised conditions), said: "Our Walk On programme is very popular and I'm delighted that Pleck Park has now been added to the list of participating venues. "We want people to be aware of and enjoy our parks and countryside and what better way to do that than to enjoy a relaxed walk in the company of others while improving your fitness at the same time." All walks are are free of charge and led by qualified leaders assisted by a back marker enabling everyone to take part at their own pace. For more details call Sport and Leisure Development Services on 01902 605500