THE politicians have cleaned-up in a graffiti-busting competition.

Councillors, managers from the environment department and professional removers formed three teams to see who could remove the most graffiti in one day.

The councillors won by cleaning three metres more than the others.

Team captain and cabinet member for the environment Councillor Andrew Brown said: "My people played a fast clean game and when under pressure they delivered the goods and cleaned up the borough.

"Respect goes out to the other teams. They played well but overall we deserved to win."

Local people can also get speedy action to remove graffiti by calling environmental services on 020 8314 7171.