Vandalised house causing 'frustration' on Wirral street

The property, on Gilroy Road in West Kirby, has been 'defaced with graffiti and left in a state of visible disrepair due to vandalism'.

A neighbour, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Globe that despite 'repeated attempts' in recent weeks to get the landlord, Magenta Housing, to fix and repair the property, the problem remains unresolved.

They added: "The situation is causing frustration and embarrassment for the surrounding residents who take pride in their property and their community.

"The property, which sits prominently in our neighbourhood, now bears unsightly graffiti and vandalized areas that stand out in sharp contrast to the well-maintained homes around it.

The property, on Gilroy Road in West Kirby has been 'defaced with graffiti and left in a state of visible disrepair due to vandalism' (Image: Anonymous) "Along with other homeowners, we have expressed our concerns to Magenta Housing. Despite this, little has been done to restore its appearance.

"We have been told that the services of a specialist contractor have been enlisted to remove the graffiti, but so far, no action has been taken.

"While this may seem like a minor issue, the presence of graffiti and signs of vandalism affect not only my parent’s property’s curb appeal but also the overall perception of the neighbourhood’s safety and value."

The house is at the corner of a road that leads to a nature reserve and pond, which bring a lot of visitors to the area. 

The resident continued: "This house is the first thing people will see when they drive along the road to the nature reserve. It doesn't give a good impression of the area, so is quite embarrassing for residents.

"Highlighting this situation would serve as a call to landlords and property managers to take responsibility for the condition of their properties, especially when it impacts neighbouring homeowners who invest so much in their own properties and take pride in their community.

A spokesperson for Magenta Living told the Globe: "We are aware of the graffiti at the property, and we are sorry that this is causing concerns for those living in the neighbouring area.

"We have consulted with external contractors who have unfortunately been unable to remove the graffiti due to the type of paint used.

"We are now exploring options with another contractor about removing the graffiti through a more robust method. This work is currently planned to take place next week."