Councillor raises concerns over graffiti and vandalism in Launceston CBD

Councillor Susie Cai, who was elected to council in the 2022 local government elections, asked how the council was supporting graffiti prevention.

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Specifically, she asked around the rooftop graffiti and the access young people have to the area.

The response to this query outlined the council's various efforts to address community safety.

In a preventative approach, the council is to incorporate vandalism risk for infrastructure and facilites during design stages.

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A reactive approach to vandalism is through the council's partnership with Tasmania Police, who are notified to any unlawful activity, such as unauthorised access to CBD rooftops.

The council works with Tasmania Police and offers its full support in any subsequent investigation. This support can include access to CCTV footage that is captured and managed by the City of Launceston.

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Finally, the council also works with the community through the Launceston Safer Community Partnership which aims to raise and address community safety concerns, like vandalism and safety, through a collaborative and informed approach.

In a previous meeting, councillors were briefed on crime in the area by Inspector Nathan Johnston, who spoke about a holistic response to anti-social behaviour.

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