Councillor Charles Quinn

View article Tis the season to give: Hull City Council’s Christmas jumper donation drive returns 

Tis the season to give: Hull City Council’s Christmas jumper donation drive returns 

Hull City Council is once again appealing for residents to donate unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers, to support local families and reduce textile waste.  As the festive season approaches, the council is encouraging residents to spread some cheer by donating unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers.  For many families, Christmas is an added financial pressure, and this jumper collection is designed to help ensure all children can take […]

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View article Council urges residents to take action against dog fouling

Council urges residents to take action against dog fouling

Hull City Council is calling on residents to be responsible and vigilant in tackling issues of dog fouling across the city.   Now the evenings are drawing darker, dog fouling incidents tend to rise. However, the council wishes to remind residents that allowing a dog to foul on any land and failing to remove it is a criminal offence.   Anyone who fails to clear […]

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View article Hull Nature Trail pilot launches to reconnect communities with nature 

Hull Nature Trail pilot launches to reconnect communities with nature 

Hull City Council is proud to announce the launch of the first section of the Hull Nature Trail, a scenic route along the Holderness Drain.  The pilot trail was developed in partnership with The Environment Agency, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Living with Water, and Groundwork, and marks the beginning of a wider plan to link green […]

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View article Council urges residents to dispose of Halloween pumpkins responsibly

Council urges residents to dispose of Halloween pumpkins responsibly

With Halloween just around the corner, Hull City Council is reminding residents how to dispose of their Halloween pumpkins responsibly.   Whilst many people enjoy the tradition of pumpkin picking and carving, every year millions of pumpkins are incorrectly discarded, contributing to significant food waste and environmental harm.   Once Halloween is over, you may be wondering […]

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View article Humber Forest launches 25-year strategy to improve local environments, tackle climate change, and help local communities 

Humber Forest launches 25-year strategy to improve local environments, tackle climate change, and help local communities 

Humber Forest, the community forest for Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, has launched a new strategy for its work for the next 25 years.  It is committed to ensuring that it plants the ‘right tree in the right place for the right reason,’ and to working with communities, landowners and external agencies to increase […]

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View article 60 tonnes of waste removed from Hull Fair 

60 tonnes of waste removed from Hull Fair 

Hull City Council has confirmed that a total of 60.6 tonnes of waste was successfully removed from Hull Fair this year.   The council’s dedicated street cleansing and waste operative teams worked tirelessly throughout the event to ensure the site remained safe, welcoming, and clean for all visitors.    In the lead-up to the fair, the team ensured the […]

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View article Eight residents receive £1,000 fines for fly-tipping in Hull 

Eight residents receive £1,000 fines for fly-tipping in Hull 

Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple authorised waste schemes and services available in the city, following eight substantial fly-tipping fines.  In the eight separate incidents, the offenders were caught dumping waste in West Parade, Worthing Terrace, Stepney Lane, New George Street, Carrington Street, Worcester Road, and two instances in […]

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View article Council’s Streetscene services recognised for delivering high standards across Hull 

Council’s Streetscene services recognised for delivering high standards across Hull 

Hull City Council’s Streetscene services have been formally recognised for meeting high standards of quality and performance.   Streetscene has successfully extended its ISO 9001 certification, awarded by NQA, to now include highway operations, grounds maintenance, and parking services, while retaining the standard for Civic One.  ISO 9001 is the international recognised standard for Quality Management […]

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View article Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay almost £4,000  

Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay almost £4,000  

Hull City Council continues to warn residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action.    The warning follows five recent fly-tipping prosecutions. These individuals were ordered to pay a combined total of £3,950 in fines and costs to the council.    Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: “Fly-tipping is a crime […]

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View article Clifton Primary School: ‘Recycle Me a City’ project empowers schoolchildren to tackle waste

Clifton Primary School: ‘Recycle Me a City’ project empowers schoolchildren to tackle waste

Pupils from Clifton Primary School recently joined Hull City Council’s recycling officers to  ‘Recycle Me a City’, a hands-on session designed to raise awareness about waste, recycling, and environmental responsibility.  Held earlier this month, the session began with an engaging presentation from the council’s recycling officers.   The presentation introduced the pupils to the impact of […]

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View article Hull residents prosecuted and fined over £3,000 for littering 

Hull residents prosecuted and fined over £3,000 for littering 

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 […]

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View article Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle

Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle

Hull City Council has taken a further step towards its climate goals and improving air quality with the introduction of its first fully electric food waste collection vehicle.  The council’s waste management team is now operating its largest electric vehicle to date – a brand-new 12.5 tonne electric truck dedicated to food waste collection.  This […]

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