Hull City Council is warning property owners and occupiers to maintain the cleanliness of their land, to avoid facing prosecution.
This warning comes after the owner of two properties in Hull was prosecuted last month (August) for failing to deal with the condition of their land.
Action was taken by Hull City Council’s environmental enforcement officers, in response to complaints from members of the public relating to properties on Black and Amber Way and Belgrave Drive.
On hearing evidence, Hull Magistrates Court prosecuted the owner of both properties, Mr Wayne Russell, in his absence of the offence, in contravention of section 216(6) Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Subsequently, Mr Russell received a criminal record, as well as being ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £2,836.
Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: “This successful prosecution demonstrates that we do not take these offences lightly and that we will always listen and respond to complaints from the public about untidy land.
“Occupiers and property owners must take responsibility for any waste on their land as it blights neighbourhoods and is unfair on other residents. We will continue to ensure that there are consequences for failing to take responsibility.”
Hull City Council continues to urge residents to dispose of or recycle their household waste through approved services – including any of the city’s waste and recycling centres, household collection schemes, and bulky household collection services.
For further information, visit Household waste recycling centres | Hull.
The council also urges anyone using non-council services to collect and remove waste, to check that the persons are an authorised waste carrier.
To check if a person is authorised to remove waste, visit Waste Carriers, Brokers and Dealers (data.gov.uk), or call 03708 506 506.
To report an unauthorised waste carrier, visit Illegal waste carriers | Hull, or call 01482 300 300.
To report untidy land, visit Untidy land | Hull or call 01482 300 300.
