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A Member of the Committee questioned what could be done to ensure a swift response for the removal of graffiti on Network Rail arches in the City, and what powers were available to escalate the removal. The response was for the specific case the Member referenced, a Community Protection Warning Notice has been issued, of which Network Rail had 28 days to respond. This formed part of the formal process to remove graffiti. Attempts for engagement were always the first step, however there could be difficulty if the property affected was vacant or owned by a third party employing a managing agent. If the Notice had not been responded to within 28 days, a further notice was issued to remove the graffiti. The legal process could take up to two months.