Two Hull residents have been prosecuted by Hull City Council under section 80(1) Environmental Protection Act 1990 for the second time for failing to clear a build up of waste on their properties.
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Lydia Jane Raywood (14/02/1987 and Luke Day (11/05/1993) of Biggin Avenue attended Hull Magistrates Court on Friday 1 November and were both fined £600 with £60 victim surcharge and ordered to pay £400 in costs.
Raywood and Day failed to comply with the notice served to them on 14 November 2013 and Hull City Council had no other option than to take action against them.
Councillor John Hewitt, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods and Communities, said:
“It is extremely disappointing that the couple have not changed their behaviour and continued to act inappropriately. I hope this second prosecution makes them realise that they cannot dispose of their waste in this manner and this unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.
“The Council had no option than to take action against the couple. We have a duty to protect local residents, the environment and the look of the area.”
Jamie Cass, Environmental Neighbourhood Nuisance Officer, added:
“This is the second time that action has had to be taken due to the consistent negligence to the quality of life for their neighbours by these two people.
“The odours that were being released form the waste were dreadful and it was completely unacceptable that it should be allowed to continue and impact upon residents in the near area.
“Thankfully the Magistrates Court saw fit to issue much larger fines on this occasion, reflecting the dim view they took of this repeated and unnecessary problem.”
There are three recycling centres in the city which can be used for the safe and responsible disposal of waste.
