Four prosecuted for dumping waste in Hull 20th October 2019 These four Hull residents have been prosecuted by Hull City Council for fly-tipping in the city. James Marynicz and Kelly Pearson of Riston Street were convicted after their waste was found dumped in Boynton Street. They each received a two-year conditional discharge and were ordered to pay £128 clean-up costs to the local authority under […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFly-tippingprosecution
Work to tackle potholes begins next week 18th October 2019 Work to reduce the number of potholes on Hull’s roads will begin next week. Hull City Council will be laying a specialist surface treatment to 10 sections of road starting on Monday 21 October. A total of 15, 910 sq m will be resurfaced in the areas below: Road Section Date Traffic management Stephenson Street […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita Harrisonpotholesroad closurestransport
Motorists are being warned to keep their distance from cyclists 16th October 2019 Cyclists in Hull will be better protected on the city’s roads under plans improve their safety. Operation Safe Pass is a campaign that has been launched today by Hull City Council and Humberside Police targeting motorists that pass too close to cyclists. Qualified cyclists have been out on the road, complete with helmet cameras, cycling […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonCyclingHumberside PoliceOperation Safe Pass
Sculcoates Bridge to close for two days 11th October 2019 Sculcoates Bridge will be closed for essential repair work. The bridge in Chapman Street will be closed on Tuesday 15 October at 6am to Wednesday 16 October at 8pm for the works. During the most recent inspection in July, some maintenance work was identified. The specialist parts to carry out the repair work have now […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonNorth BridgeSculcoates Bridge
Here is Hull’s best garden 27th September 2019 The winners of this year’s Hull in Bloom competition were announced at a presentation evening last night (Thursday 26 September) in The Guildhall. Terry Alsop of Waldegrave Avenue, Hull, walked away with the title of Hull in Bloom winner 2019. Mr Alsop was awarded the title after the judges unanimously voted his garden as the […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Lynn PetriniGardeningGuildhallHull in Bloom
10 Hull residents prosecuted for waste offences 27th September 2019 10 Hull residents have been prosecuted for environmental crimes including fly-tipping and untidy land. Lee Stringer of Constantine Close, was ordered to pay £670 after failing to produce documents relating to household waste found dumped on the side of a road. He was prosecuted under Section 2(1)(b) Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act Florian Enciu and Violetas […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Fly-tippingwaste
Can you identify this woman caught fly-tipping in Edgecumbe Street? 24th September 2019 This woman was caught fly-tipping rubbish on Edgecumbe Street - can you help identify her? Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEdgecumbe StreetFly-tipping
See Hull landmarks lit up for Recycling Week 2019 23rd September 2019 As part of the national Recycling Week 2019, some of Hull most popular features will be lit up in bright green. It will see the fountains in Queen Victoria Square, Hull City Hall, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull New Theatre, The Guildhall and Essex House illuminated from Tuesday 24 to Sunday 30 September. Hull City Council’s […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita Harrisonhousehold waste and recycling centreRecycling Week 2019
Roadworks to begin in Sculcoates Lane 18th September 2019 Essential roadworks are to get underway in Sculcoates Lane from Monday 23 September. The rescheduled work will take place at the junction of Beverley Road and Sculcoates Lane under a road closure between the hours of 7am-7pm. A signed diversion route will be in operation via Beverley Road, Clough Road, Bankside and Air Street. In […] Read more News Transport & Streets Beverley RoadCouncillor Anita HarrisonRoadworksSculcoates Lane
Can you help identify these fly-tipping offenders in Hull? 10th September 2019 Can you identify any of these three men caught fly-tipping rubbish in Alfred Street in Hull? The incident in Alfred Street on Monday 29 April was captured on two CCTV cameras. One camera showed two men removing trees from a flat-back vehicle. Another camera recorded a third man depositing the trees on land in Alfred […] Read more Environment News Waste Alfred StreetCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Man and woman prosecuted for fly-tipping in Hull 6th September 2019 A man and a woman have been prosecuted for fly-tipping in Hull. A 31-year-old woman has been landed with a £1,175 fine after her waste was found dumped in Oakington Garth, Hull. Sarah Cook, a resident of Oakington Garth, was found guilty at Hull Magistrates’ Court after failing to respond to the enforcement action that […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFly-tipping
Nature in the city – bursts of colour in the unlikeliest of places 28th August 2019 With 100 parks, playing fields and playgrounds in Hull there’s no shortage of places to go to enjoy a picnic, a kickabout or a family day out. But did you know that planting programmes are also taking place in unexpected spots across the city to help the environment and brighten up our streets with flowers […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Anita HarrisonEast ParkNorthern ForestPearson ParkPickering Parkstreetscenewildflower meadow