Hull City Council asks for residents help in finding asbestos fly-tippers 26th October 2020 Hull City Council is investigating after a number of instances of fly-tipping involving bags of cement-bonded asbestos sheets. The asbestos wastes have been found in tenfoots on Danube Road, Mayland Avenue and Worcester Road, Hull. Asbestos is a dangerous material and must be disposed of correctly. The fly- tipping of hazardous waste is extremely irresponsible […] Read more News Waste AsbestosCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Free weekend parking in Hull city centre this Christmas 23rd October 2020 Hull City Council is offering free parking over the festive period to encourage people to shop locally and safely. Parking will be free at the council’s three multi-storey car parks, in Osborne Street, Pryme Street and George Street, every weekend from Saturday 5 December to Sunday 27 December, from 10am to 4pm. It means charges […] Read more Christmas News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita Harrisonfree parkingGeorge StreetHull City CouncilOsborne StreetPryme Street
Walliker Street footbridge to close until further notice 13th October 2020 Walliker Street footbridge will close to pedestrians tomorrow morning (Wednesday 14 October) until further notice. The decision comes after a routine inspection found the condition of the bridge required further testing and repair works. The nearest alternative crossing points are Anlaby Road Flyover and St George’s Road level crossing. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita Harrisonwalliker st footbridge
Free collections for large domestic appliances 9th October 2020 Residents wishing to donate to Hull’s new re-use shop can now benefit from free collections. The Re-use Electricals shop opened in July this year, aimed at boosting the reuse of unwanted but good quality large domestic appliances. And now the service is stepping up its offer, and residents are being encouraged to get in touch […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonDove House HospiceEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilFCC EnvironmentRe-use Electricals Shop
Residents urged to check blue badge expiry dates 2nd October 2020 Residents in Hull who receive a blue budge for parking exemptions are reminded to check their expiry dates. Motorists who receive a blue badge are required to renew their passes if the expiry date has passed 30 September 2020. From Wednesday 1 October 2020, out-of-date passes will no longer be accepted by the authority as […] Read more News Transport & Streets blue badgesCouncillor Anita Harrisonstreetscene
More than 1,000 fines issued for littering offences since lockdown ended 21st September 2020 Over 1,100 fixed penalty notices have been issued for littering since lockdown ended. The fixed penalty notices were reintroduced in June following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. Fines of £100 are issued, and then reduced to £80 if paid within seven days. And the local authority is warning people that offenders will be prosecuted for […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990litter enforcementLittering
Residents thanked for their recycling efforts 21st September 2020 Residents in Hull are being thanked for their recycling efforts. As part of Recycle Now’s 17th annual Recycle Week, Hull City Council wants to thank those who make the effort to ensure they are recycling correctly, and helping to protect the environment. Statistics released by Recycle Now show that through lockdown the UK has become […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingRecycle NowRecycling week
Residents encouraged to recycle 14th September 2020 Residents in Hull will receive their new waste packs over the next week. The pack contains information to support residents to recycle as much of their waste as possible and includes: A new collection calendar The annual resident’s pass for household waste and recycling centres A guide to recycling right Food waste recycling information Nappy […] Read more News Waste blue binbrown binCouncillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centresrecyclingwaste packs
Love Parks campaign challenges littering and anti-social behaviour 13th August 2020 Keep Britain Tidy has launched a new campaign to tackle littering and anti-social behaviour in parks. The campaign is being supported by Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure. Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “Our fantastic parks are integral parts of our communities. They provide valuable green spaces that […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureKeep Britain TidyLove Parks
Fly-tipping in Hull – can you help? 15th July 2020 The driver of a white van has been caught fly-tipping in Hull. The person was seen fly-tipping in Seymour Street, Hull, and now members of the public are being asked for any information on the incident after the vehicle left the area. The offence took place between 3.36pm and 4.04pm on Monday 13 July. Councillor […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingSeymour Street
39 streets in Hull to be protected from potholes 2nd July 2020 Work to reduce the number of potholes on Hull’s roads will begin next week. Hull City Council will be laying a specialist treatment to 39 sections of road starting from Monday 6 July to Friday 14 August. The works will cover a total of 66,169 sq m of road. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Colas LtdCouncillor Anita HarrisonpotholesRoad closure
Free cycling lessons for rusty riders in Hull 2nd July 2020 People in Hull are being encouraged to take up free cycling lessons. The Rusty Riders scheme is a training course for adults who wish to brush up on their cycling skills. The two-and-a-half-hour session is designed to refresh the skills of adults returning to cycling by preparing them to cycle safely on Hull’s roads. Councillor […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFirst Step SportsHumberside PoliceOperation Safe PassRusty Riders
