Avoid becoming a waste offender this festive season 23rd December 2020 Residents are being reminded to dispose of their waste correctly this festive season after five offenders were prosecuted for fly-tipping. The warning comes as families prepare for the festive season, traditionally handling a substantial increase in excess packaging. Earlier this month, a resident was fined £400 for waste found dumped in land next to Saner […] Read more News Waste Caught on cameraCCTVCouncillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Fly-tipping
More than 60 people were fined for littering last month 17th December 2020 More than 60 people have been prosecuted for littering in Hull. A total of 64 people including a man from London have been issued with heavy fines after they were caught littering in Hull. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for Streetscene for Hull City Council, said: “Littering of any kind, including throwing cigarette butts onto […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990LA Support LtdLittering
Peterborough resident fined for throwing cigarette butt in Hull 1st December 2020 People in Hull are being urged to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly after more than 60 people were fined for littering in the city in the past year. More than 50 Hull residents were handed heavy fines after not disposing of used cigarettes correctly. And seven visitors, from as far away as Peterborough, were also […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonenvironmentEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Littering
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
Cottingham business fined for fly-tipping in Hull 30th December 2019 A business in Cottingham has been fined for dumping waste in Hull. Amazing Lets Limited of Dunswell Road, Cottingham, was prosecuted and ordered to pay £735 under Section 80 Environmental Protection Act 1990. A further 10 Hull residents have also been prosecuted for environmental crimes. Clare Hilton of St Giles Court was fined £830, Michelle […] Read more Community and Living News Waste CottinghamCouncillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Fly-tipping
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
Man from Wakefield fined for littering in Hull 8th August 2019 A man from Wakefield has been fined for littering in Hull. John McDonagh, of Doncaster Road in Wakefield, was ordered to pay £400 after he was caught littering from his vehicle near St Andrew’s Quay. He was issued with a fixed penalty notice – which he refused to pay. The matter was then referred to […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Hull City CouncilLittering
21 offenders prosecuted for environmental crime 25th October 2018 21 members of the public have been prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city. The following statutory notices were served in accordance with Section 80 Environmental Protection Act 1990, in response to complaints concerning the condition of the following defendant’s properties, and the presence of rubbish that was deemed to be causing […] Read more Environment Environmental Protection Act 1990Fly-tipping
