Stunning new murals featuring local wildlife have been unveiled under a Beverley bridge in a bid to prevent graffiti. Colourful scenes featuring birds, fish and flowers have been painted on either side of the two piers underneath Beverley Beck Bridge, a site which has become a hotspot for unwanted graffiti. The four murals also feature silhouettes of people, together with an image of the Syntan, the historic barge on Beverley Beck which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
Beverley artist Emma Garness was commissioned to create the murals by the East Riding Community Safety Partnership - made up of East Riding Council’s anti-social behaviour team and volunteer organisation Community VISION. The project was funded by the Office of the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner. READ MORE: Recycling bin tagging scheme launching in more East Riding locations to tackle plastic bag contamination Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Hull with our free newsletter The artwork has been introduced as the bridge piers had become a regular target for vandals, with graffiti making the area feel unpleasant and unsafe.
The project aims to improve the area and make it a more attractive place for the community. Nigel Brignall, manager of the council’s anti-social behaviour team, said: “This is a local beauty spot and is very popular with walkers, but the graffiti problem had made it unpleasant and intimidating, especially at night. But now I’m del.
