14 offenders prosecuted for waste crimes

Fourteen members of the public have been successfully prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city.

Doug Sharp, assistant city manager for Streetscene, said:

“This month we prosecuted 14 offenders for committing crimes that were deemed to be causing a detrimental effect on the environment.

“Fly-tipping is a criminal offence, and we will not tolerate it. Fly-tipping blights neighbourhoods, is hazardous to people, animals and the environment.

“We always encourage members of the public not to shrink from reporting any perpetrators they see, as every little detail is valuable in helping us to secure a successful prosecution.

“Dumping is a crime, help us and make those who do it pay for it. See it, report it, stop it.”

Paul Smith of Bedford Park, Bedford Street, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £1,234 (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £750 costs) under Section 33 Environmental Protection Act 1990, after a caravan was found abandoned on land adjacent to Bransholme Road, linking Mr Smith to the crime.

Spiridon Ion and Gheorge Dumitru both of Nicholson Street, Hull were prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £659 each (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £175 costs) under Section 110(2)(b) Environment Act 1995. This case was brought forward following a complaint received about waste that had been found dumped on Tunis Street, Hull. Following an inspection, evidence was found linking Mr Ion and Mr Dumitru to the offence. The Council contacted both defendants who failed to respond to any communication. As a result, a decision was taken to serve a notice under Section 108 Environment Act 1995.

Katie Jean Rachael Adams of Maybury Road, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £659 (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £175 costs) under Section 110(2)(b) Environment Act 1995. The Council pursued legal action following a complaint received from a resident regarding rubbish found unlawfully deposited on Rustenburg Street, Hull. Following an inspection, evidence was found linking Ms Adams to the offence. The defendant failed to respond to any communication and as a result a decision was taken to serve a notice under Section 108 Environment Act 1995.

Jevgenji Mironov of Arthur Street, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £659 (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £175 costs) under Section 110(2)(b) Environment Act 1995. The Council pursued legal action following a complaint received from a resident regarding rubbish found unlawfully deposited on Brunswick Terrace, Hull. Following an inspection, evidence was found linking Mr Mironov to the offence. The defendant failed to respond to any communication and as a result a decision was taken to serve a notice under Section 108 Environment Act 1995.

Alison Jayne Edeson of Cambridge Grove, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £966 (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £482 costs) for failing to comply with a statutory notice served in accordance with Section 215 Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The Council pursued legal action following a complaint concerning the condition of the defendant’s property on Cambridge Grove, Hull. On inspection it was deemed to be having a detrimental effect on the surrounding neighbourhood. The defendant failed to respond to any formal warning or legal notice, and works were carried out in default. These costs were subsequently recovered by the Council as part of its prosecution.

Candarrell Kelly Marie MacMillan of Lissett Grove, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £734 (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £250 costs) for failing to comply with a statutory notices served in accordance with Section 80 Environmental Protection Act 1990. This notice was served by the Council in response to a complaint concerning the condition of the defendant’s property on Lissett Grove, Hull and the presence of rubbish that was deemed to be causing a nuisance. The defendant failed to respond to any formal warning or legal notice, and works were carried out in default. These costs were subsequently recovered by the Council as part of its prosecution.

Dainius Rimdzius of Dee Street, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £1,030 (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £546 costs) for failing to comply with a statutory notice served in accordance with Section 80 Environmental Protection Act 1990. This notice was served by the Council in response to a complaint concerning the condition of the defendant’s property on Dee Street, Hull and the presence of rubbish that was deemed to be causing a nuisance. The defendant failed to respond to any formal warning or legal notice, and works were carried out in default. These costs were subsequently recovered by the Council as part of its prosecution.

Lynn Christine Fish of Doncaster Street, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £966 (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £482 costs) for failing to comply with a statutory notice served in accordance with Section 215 Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The Council pursued legal action following a complaint concerning the condition of the defendant’s property on Doncaster Street, Hull. On inspection it was deemed to be having a detrimental effect on the surrounding neighbourhood. The defendant failed to respond to any formal warning or legal notice, and works were carried out in default. These costs were subsequently recovered by the Council as part of its prosecution.

Elliot Daniel Roe and Scott Tilman Leonard of High Street, Egham, Surrey were prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £684 each (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £200 costs) for failing to comply with a statutory notice served in accordance with Section 80 Environmental Protection Act 1990. This notice was served by the Council in response to a complaint concerning the condition of the defendant’s property on Wellsted Street, Hull and the presence of rubbish that was deemed to be causing a nuisance. The defendant failed to respond to any formal warning or legal notice, and works were carried out in default. These costs were subsequently recovered by the Council as part of its prosecution.

Mathew James Money of Ampleforth Grove, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £774 (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £290 costs) for failing to comply with a statutory notice served in accordance with Section 80 Environmental Protection Act 1990. This notice was served by the Council in response to a complaint concerning the condition of the defendant’s property on Blaydes, Hull and the presence of rubbish that was deemed to be causing a nuisance. The defendant failed to respond to any formal warning or legal notice, and works were carried out in default. These costs were subsequently recovered by the Council as part of its prosecution.

Michelle Hemingway of Wexford Avenue, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £980.75 (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £496.75 costs) for failing to comply with a statutory notice served in accordance with Section 80 Environmental Protection Act 1990. This notice was served by the Council in response to a complaint concerning the condition of the defendant’s property on Wexford Avenue, Hull and the presence of rubbish that was deemed to be causing a nuisance. The defendant failed to respond to any formal warning or legal notice, and works were carried out in default. These costs were subsequently recovered by the Council as part of its prosecution.

To report anyone you see fly tipping waste all you have to do is call 01482 300 300, report online www.hullcc.gov.uk, or visit your local Customer Service Centre.