Council warning over the state of gardens

Hull City Council has fined seven people over the state of their gardens

Hull City Council is warning property owners and occupiers to keep their gardens clean and tidy after seven people were fined.

A total of £5,907 in fines were issued by Hull Magistrates Court during May for offences at addresses from across the city, the council said.

Action was taken by the authority after complaints from members of the public.

Doug Sharp, head of street cleansing and waste management at Hull City Council, said the "successful prosecutions" demonstrate they will "always listen and respond to complaints from the public about untidy land".

One property had rubbish piled up in the front garden

Mr Sharp said dumped waste "blights neighbourhoods and is unfair on other residents" and added the council would "continue to ensure that there are consequences for failing to take responsibility.”

The council asked residents to ensure they dispose of waste at recycling sites or by using rubbish collection services, but advised people to check anyone disposing of waste is authorised to do so.

Since January 2024, anyone found committing these offences in Hull could be handed a £600 fine.

Residents could receive a £600 fine for failing to remove waste from their gardens, the council said