Ten residents prosecuted for fly-tipping 24th May 2018 Ten Hull residents have been prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city. 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, […] Read more Environment
14 offenders prosecuted for waste crimes 1st May 2018 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 […] Read more Environment
Appeal for information after man caught fly-tipping 16th April 2018 Hull City Council is calling on the public to help identify a man who we wish to speak with regarding rubbish which was seen being dumped on Haworth Street in Hull. The incident which was captured on CCTV shows the offender removing rubbish from his vehicle and placing it on the pavement. The offence took […] Read more Environment CCTV
FCC waste strike 28th March 2018 Hull City Council is aware of the industrial action by waste contractor FCC employees and Unison. We are supporting both parties to reach the quickest possible resolution and doing everything we can to maintain our services for residents. All bin collection services in Hull will remain operational, and residents are being reminded to present their […] Read more Environment
Four Hull residents prosecuted for waste offences 23rd March 2018 Hull City Council has successfully prosecuted four residents for a number of environmental crimes across the city. Councillor Alan Clark, portfolio holder for enforcement 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 […] Read more Environment
New community woodland takes root in Hull 22nd March 2018 A community woodland is to take root in Hull this week, creating a new green space for residents of the city. 2,500 trees will be planted by volunteers, community groups and local school children at Dane Park Playing Fields, north of Orchard Park. Amongst the species to find a new home in the new woodland […] Read more Environment
Have your say on waste services 19th March 2018 Hull City Council wants to hear your views on local waste services. A survey has been launched to understand what you think about your waste collection service, the cleanliness of your local area, and where you think we should be focussing our efforts in future. Councillor Alan Clark, portfolio holder for waste services, said: We […] Read more Environment
Stickers on blue bins to help residents to recycle 12th February 2018 New stickers will be stuck on blue bins in Hull to help residents to understand what materials cannot be recycled. From tomorrow (Tuesday), notices will be affixed to bins to remind recyclers of the items that should be left out. The Bin Smart initiative urges residents not to fill bins with the four most common […] Read more Environment
Hull selected for core group of cities working to develop Global Water Resilience Framework 31st January 2018 Hull has been selected to contribute to the development of a new City Water Resilience Framework (CWRF). Developed by Arup with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, the CWRF will help cities better prepare for and respond to shocks and stresses to their water systems. Hull is one of five cities selected, the majority of which […] Read more Environment
Hull and East Riding residents prosecuted for waste offences 21st December 2017 An East Riding resident has been prosecuted for a littering offence on Holderness Road in Hull. Deniz Yeter of Southwood Avenue, Cottingham was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £400 (£220 fine, £30 victim surcharge and £150 costs) by Hull Magistrates for a littering offence contrary to Section 87 Environmental Protection Act 1990. […] Read more Environment
Hull has been named the top city in the country for its recycling rate 15th December 2017 Hull has been named as the best performing city council in England for its recycling rates. Figures published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) show that Hull has been ranked as the number one city for its recycling rates out of 32 city councils across the country. The city also came […] Read more Environment
Christmas Waste 13th December 2017 As Christmas fast approaches, we have a few things we need to remind you of so that you can keep yon top of your waste this year. For one week only, the citys three Household Waste and Recycling Centres will be open on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 December to allow residents to dispose of […] Read more Environment