Hull City Council is continuing to warn residents to dispose of their litter responsibly, to avoid a substantial fine or prosecution.
The warning follows the conviction of 16 residents at Hull Magistrates’ Court, after they failed to pay fines issued by the council for littering in areas including Franklin Street, Hessle Road, Mount Pleasant, Saville Street, Jameson Street, Milky Way, Holderness Road, Porter Street, Anlaby Road, Witham, Boulevard, Leonard Street, Grove Street, Hedon Road and Marfleet Lane.
All 16 residents were issued a criminal record and ordered to pay fines and costs totalling a combined £7,488 — an average of about £468 per person.
Litter’s billion-pound bill
According to Keep Britain Tidy, more than two million pieces of litter are dropped in the UK every day, at an estimated street cleaning cost to taxpayers of more than £1 billion a year.
Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment at Hull City Council, said: “We know that most residents in Hull take care of our city and dispose of their litter responsibly. However, there are still individuals who think it’s acceptable to throw down litter. It makes the city look unsightly.”
He added: “By taking enforcement action, we want to make it absolutely clear that littering will not be tolerated. To avoid being fined or prosecuted, we urge residents to always dispose of their rubbish properly and in accordance with the law.”
To report littering, including from vehicles or businesses, visit the council’s littering page or call 01482 300 300. Anyone issued with a fine is urged to pay it to avoid prosecution, by contacting the council’s enforcement contractor, LA Support Limited, via fpnpayment.com or by calling 0800 781 6229.
