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Report It (Edinburgh Council)

Report fly-tipping, potholes, graffiti, and street issues.

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Report It β€” Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh Council accepts reports for fly-tipping, potholes, broken streetlights, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, and more.

Report online β€” edinburgh.gov.uk β†’
πŸ—‘οΈ Fly-tipping

Report fly-tipping on public land at edinburgh.gov.uk/report-it or call 0131 200 2000. Provide the exact location. The council will investigate and remove it. For fly-tipping on private land, the landowner is responsible for removal.

πŸš— Potholes & Road Damage

Report potholes and road damage at edinburgh.gov.uk/report-it. The council has a duty to repair roads that pose a danger. For urgent hazards, call 0131 200 2000.

πŸ’‘ Broken Streetlights

Report via edinburgh.gov.uk/report-it. Include the lamp post number (usually on the column) or a precise location. Most repairs are completed within 5 working days.

🎨 Graffiti & Vandalism

Report graffiti on public property at edinburgh.gov.uk/report-it. For offensive graffiti (racial, sexual, threatening), mark it as urgent. The council aims to remove offensive graffiti within 24 hours.

🚘 Abandoned Vehicles

Report abandoned vehicles to DVLA and Edinburgh Council. If a vehicle appears to have been abandoned for over 24 hours, call 0131 200 2000. The council can arrange removal.

πŸ”Š Noise Complaints

Report persistent noise nuisance to Edinburgh Council Environmental Health: 0131 200 2000. This includes loud music, construction outside permitted hours (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 8am–1pm), and barking dogs.