Straiton Road · Loanhead

Graffiti and vandalism

Ongoing

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Bus shelter is smashed up, covered in graffiti and area is covered in litter

Initial reporter ·

Authority update

2 updates

Sorry, having reviewed the images and the information you sent through, this isn’t something that Unpaid Work can assist with. Firstly, it would impact on other’s employment as I believe there are already services that cover such issues and secondly the removal of graffiti would involve the use of chemicals that our clients would not be trained to safely use.

Community Payback (Midlothian) ·

Thank you for this. I’ve requested one of our team attend the kiosk and remove all the graffiti and grime. While there they will also assess any damage that needs attention.

BT ·

Is it still happening?

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The initial reporter says the issue is still ongoing.

Initial reporter

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Ongoing

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Based on a total of 2 submissions by 2 people.

Status Total Last 7 days
Ongoing 2 0
Improving 0 0
Resolved 0 0

When does this happen?

Based on 6 verified community reports.

Most common frequency: Not sure.

1 Not sure

Who has been notified?

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  • Notified: Midlothian

    Local authority

    Ward: Midlothian West

    Notified

    2 weeks ago

  • Notified: Police Scotland

    Police force

    Neighbourhood: Midlothian West

    Notified

    2 weeks ago

  • Notified: Community Payback (Midlothian)

    Social service

    Notified

    2 weeks ago

  • Notified: BT

    Other

    Notified

    2 weeks ago

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  1. 8 Oct 2026

    Authority update (Community Payback (Midlothian))

    Sorry, having reviewed the images and the information you sent through, this isn’t something that Unpaid Work can assist with. Firstly, it would impact on other’s employment as I believe there are already services that cover such issues and secondly the removal of graffiti would involve the use of chemicals that our clients would not be trained to safely use.

  2. 7 Oct 2026

    Community corroboration: still ongoing

  3. 29 Sep 2026

    Community update: still ongoing

  4. 25 Sep 2026

    Authority update (BT)

    Thank you for this. I’ve requested one of our team attend the kiosk and remove all the graffiti and grime. While there they will also assess any damage that needs attention.

  5. 21 Sep 2026

    BT notified

    An email and public summary has been sent.

  6. 21 Sep 2026

    Community Payback (Midlothian) notified

    An email and public summary has been sent.

  7. 21 Sep 2026

    Police Scotland notified

    An email, public summary and secure link has been sent to Midlothian West Safer Neighbourhood Team.

  8. 21 Sep 2026

    Midlothian Council notified

    An email and public summary has been sent.

  9. 21 Sep 2026

    Community update: still ongoing

  10. 19 Sep 2026

    Community corroboration: still ongoing

  11. 16 Sep 2026

    Community corroboration: still ongoing

  12. 13 Sep 2026

    Issue reported

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