New £3000 fines imposed to crack down on littering offences
Casey Peyton
15 October 2025

Image Credit - Hull City Council

The council has warned people in Hull to dispose of their litter responsibly if they want to avoid a fine or prosecution.

This comes after seven residents who failed to pay their fines were recently convicted in Hull Magistrates’ Court and were ordered to pay a totalling cost of £3172.

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.”

The seven people who were convicted littered in Mount Pleasant, Goodhart Road, Hassle Road, Holderness Road and Beverley Road.

They were issued a criminal record and ordered to pay fines which totalled £3172, which is about £453 per person on average.

Mr Quinn emphasised that the council believes that all littering should not be tolerated.

He said: “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 people responsible for littering (this includes littering from vehicles or businesses), visit Littering | Hull, or call, 01482 300 300.