RESIDENTS picked up paint brushes to help rid their town of unwanted graffiti.
Fourteen volunteers from South Woodham Ferrers painting over graffiti in Clements Dam West.
Working with Chelmsford Council's Neighbourhood Environmental Action Team, the volunteers have been trying to keep the Environment Agency structure clean of graffiti, along with other parts of the area.
Duncan Lumley, who looks after the borough's strategic housing and environment, said: "An area contaminated with graffiti implies the community doesn't care and gives the same signals to people with criminal intent.
"Removing, or painting over graffiti as soon as possible, prevents property from becoming a popular site for more vandalism."
Anyone in the area who wants to clear a small area of graffiti can contact Chelmsford Council, which can provide a graffiti removal kit. Call 01245 606800, or visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/neat
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