12 Hull and East Yorkshire residents have been prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city.
Mark Mason of Knightscourt, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £1,542 (£660 fine, £66 victim surcharge and £816 costs) under section 2(1)(b) Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 and section 110(2)(b) Environment Act 1995, after waste was found fly-tipped on the Hall Road Academy site. Mr Mason was prosecuted after CCTV captured him throwing bulky items of household waste over the fence from an adjacent property on Welton Grove, Hull.
Kelly Smith of Clovelly Avenue, Edgecumbe Street, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £425 (£220 fine, £30 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 Clovelly Avenue. Following an inspection, evidence was found linking Miss Smith to the offence. The Council contacted the defendant who failed to respond to any communication. As a result, a decision was taken to serve a notice under Section 108 Environment Act 1995.
Jamie Kennedy of Normandy Avenue, Beverley was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £1,294 (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £810 costs) under section 2(1)(a) Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978, after an abandoned vehicle was found on Applegarth Hull. Following an investigation, the vehicle was traced back to Mr Kennedy who was prosecuted for the offence.
Evita Filipova of Cranbourne Avenue, Fenchurch 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, after waste was found dumped on Exchange Street. Following an inspection, evidence was found linking Ms Filipova to the offence. The Council contacted the defendant who failed to respond to any communication. As a result, a decision was taken to serve a notice under Section 108 Environment Act 1995.
Lee Smelt of Mayfield Street, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £984.00 (£440 fine, £44 victim surcharge and £500 costs) under section 33 Clean Air Act 1993. An enforcement officer visited the open space adjacent to James Reckitt Avenue following a complaint of a person burning insulation cables, and was prosecuted as a result. . It is an offence for any person to burn insulation from any cable with the view of recovering metal from the cable. This activity is not only unlawful but can pose a serious risk to health through the pollutants released from the burning of the materials associated with this activity.
Kelly Williams of Roborough Close, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £507.50 (£220 fine, £30 victim surcharge and £257.50 costs) for failing to comply with a statutory notice served in accordance with section 80 Environmental Protection Act 1990. A notice was served by the Council in response to a complaint concerning the condition of the defendant’s property. The defendant failed to respond to any formal warning or legal notice, and works were carried out in default. These costs were subsequently recovered as part of its prosecution.
Laura Watkin of 21st Avenue, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £438.00 (£147 fine, £30 victim surcharge and £261 costs) for failing to comply with a statutory notice served in accordance with section 43 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. A notice was served by the Council after it was determined that the condition of the defendant’s property was having a detrimental effect on the 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 as part of its prosecution.
A Hull woman from Yeadon Garth was issued with an official caution under section 34(2A) Environmental Protection Act 1990 after fly-tipped rubbish was found dumped on Bransholme Road in Hull. Following an investigation it was found that she had failed to take reasonable measures to ensure her household waste had been transferred to a registered waste carrier.
Jack Gilchrist of Arthur Street, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £350 (£220 fine, £30 victim surcharge and £100 costs) for interfering with wastes, contrary to section 60 Environmental Protection Act 1990, and a littering offence contrary to section 87 Environmental Protection Act 1990. He was prosecuted after CCTV captured Mr Gilchirst sorting through contents of household wheelie bins, and for a littering on Cranbrook Avenue.
Ziyad Alsherhrir, Steven Scott and Mohammed Alsherhrir of Clough Road, Hull were prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £380 each (£220 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £100 costs and £30 compensation) for failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice served under section 48 Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. This was served after it was determined that the land on Clough Road was having a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those within the locality. The defendant failed to respond to any formal warning or legal notice, and works were carried out in default. These costs were subsequently recovered as part of its prosecution.
Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for Streetscene, said:
“By taking a tough stance on enforcement we can deter any potential offenders, and we encourage members of the public not to shrink from reporting any perpetrators they see. We will prosecute, and when convicted we will name and shame in the hope that we can stamp out this anti-social behaviour.
“Dumping waste is a crime, help us and make those who do it pay for it. See it, report it, stop it.”
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