A man living in Derbyshire has been successfully prosecuted by Hull City Council after failing to clear up the garden of a property his owns in Hull.
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- Council: Hull City Council
- Fine: £600
- Costs: £1,109
- Total: £1,709
Stephen John Perrons of Swanwick, Derbyshire failed to attend Hull Magistrates court on 28 March and was found guilty of failing to comply with a statutory notice served under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and was ordered to pay a total of £1,769; made up of a £600 fine, £479 costs, £630 compensation order for default works and £60 victim surcharge.
The notice was served by the Neighbourhood Nuisance team after numerous complaints from residents in the area. The deadline for the notice to clean up the garden of Perrons’ property was ignored, and on 8 January contractors acting on behalf of Hull City Council entered the property and cleared the garden.
Councillor John Hewitt, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods and Communities, said:
“It is disappointing when the council has to prosecute home owners for failing to act responsibly and keep their gardens in an acceptable state. Residents should not have to tolerate this type of behaviour in their local area and neighbourhood.
“I hope Mr Perrons will take this as an opportunity to keep his property clean and tidy, and respect her neighbours and the local community.”
