Hull City Council is continuing to warn residents to dispose of their litter responsibly, to avoid a substantial fine or prosecution.
The warning comes after seven residents, who failed to pay fines issued by the council, were recently convicted in Hull Magistrates’ Court after littering in Mount Pleasant, Goodhart Road, Hessle Road, Holderness Road, Beverley Road.
All residents were issued a criminal record and ordered to pay fines and costs totalling a combined £3,172, which on average is about £453 per person.
According to Keep Britain Tidy, more than two million pieces of litter are dropped in the UK every day, which is an estimated street cleaning cost to the taxpayers of more than £1 billion a year.
Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment at Hull City Council, said: “We know that most residents in Hull take care of our city and dispose of their litter responsibly. However, there are still individuals who think it’s acceptable to throw down litter – It makes the city look unsightly.
“By taking enforcement action, we want to make it absolutely clear that littering will not be tolerated. To avoid being fined or prosecuted, we urge residents to always dispose of their rubbish properly and in accordance with the law.”
To report people responsible for littering (this includes littering from vehicles or businesses), visit Littering | Hull, or call, 01482 300 300.
Anyone issued with a fine for littering is urged to pay it to avoid prosecution. To pay a fine contact the Council’s enforcement contractor LA Support Limited by visiting Hull (fpnpayment.com), or calling 0800 781 6229.
