UNSIGHTLY and unpopular blue hoarding on the Willows estate in Colchester is now being vandalised.

Harding Homes put up the hoarding on land it is looking to develop but the company is now waiting for better economic conditions before building.

The hoarding is a constant source of complaint from residents and now vandals have started destroying it and getting into the site.

Ward member Dave Harris said attempts are being made to secure anti-climb paint to keep vandals out while the hoarding remains.