Hull McDonald's restaurant wins award for picking up litter
IT MAY not be a name normally associated with civic pride.
But a McDonald's fast-food restaurant has been rewarded for its efforts to clean up Hull.
Staff at the fast-food stop in St Andrew's Quay Retail Park pick up litter, tidy the streets and even cut grass next to busy Clive Sullivan Way.
Now, The Civic Society has given the restaurant a Good Mark award in recognition of its work.
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Chairman John Netherwood said: "The purpose of the awards is to give recognition to the people who have put the effort in.
"McDonald's has always looked immaculate.
"They pick up the litter on the roundabout by the restaurant and mow the grass all round the edge."
The Civic Society is launching a Pavement Pride campaign later this year encouraging city traders to keep their street clean.
And Mr Netherwood hopes others will follow McDonald's example.
He said: "We want to encourage people to look after the area in front of their shops and make it look really nice.
"People in the old days always used to swill out in the morning.
"People cared for their bit and if everybody cares for their bit the whole city looks better."
The McDonald's is operated by franchise owner George Michniewicz.
He runs 15 restaurants across East Yorkshire.
Mr Michniewicz said: "It was excellent to hear about this award. We felt very privileged.
"At McDonald's we've always had a project where we do litter patrols three times a day.
"I think it helps having a timetable where staff can go out and do their bit for the community.
"If everybody does a little bit it will become a big bit."
The owner believes tidying up is not just good for the city but also good for business.
He said: "It's about first impressions.
"We've a real commitment to being a good neighbour and a good corporate citizen.
"I know that sounds like corporate speak, but it's true."
The business's location off the A63 makes it a key point on the approach to the city.
Mr Michniewicz, who has been running his franchise since 1993, said: "This is the entrance to Hull.
"It stands out very much that we make an effort.
"It's not for outside recognition – it's something we've always done."
The St Andrew's Quay McDonald's opened in 1997, creating 40 jobs.
The Civic Society awards four or five Good Marks each year.
They are intended to promote civic architecture, restoration work and recognise the achievements of city businesses.
Recent winners include three future leaders from the Sewell Group.
Stephen Dam, Scott Pilgrim and Laura Fermandell were recognised for their contributions to young people.
They developed the Sewell Skills Academy to raise employability awareness in children.
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by Manitou
Monday, February 18 2013, 9:08PM
“what tosh........ban drive-throughs or address the real problem......the muppets that chuck the rubbish out of vehicles”
by bazza_12
Monday, February 18 2013, 8:55PM
“not sure why there should be an award for doing something they should be doing anyway!”
by kwright
Monday, February 18 2013, 8:08PM
“littering of all forms is a blot on the area ,i noticed a woman was fined last week after throwing a cig butt to the ground ,agree or not ,i just find how they then dont enforce this attitude to all areas like out side shops were smokers stand and drop ,or the city centre pubs on a night ,the bus drivers outside the bus station ,im not against smokers , its the fact they target the odd person but fail to act on the bigger picture .”
by glen1954
Monday, February 18 2013, 3:16PM
“Can we have a clean up of the ASDA trollies that litter the newbridge road area .”
by swhite
Monday, February 18 2013, 2:22PM
“It's amazing the lengths we will take to avoid the real issue here and that is the behaviour of littering itself and the self-inflicted damage people do to themselves and their natural environment by littering manufactured products. Humans are the only species who create that doesn't break down naturally, and then we are careless with that waste. Littering is at epidemic levels. Unless we get beyond the clean up and take on this faulty behaviour in an effective way the cycle of human beings wallowing in their own waste will continue. Education, public involvement and awareness are shown to bring down the overall rate of littering behaviours. The solution to littering rests solely in human hands. Our fun and fascinating Litter Prevention Program teaches people how to not litter. Great website, newsletter at http://tinyurl.com/cs5atf2”
by Anon_Geoff
Monday, February 18 2013, 1:05PM
“Congratulations to McDonalds for going qabove and beyond to clean up the area around their store.
Now... If they can do something to clear up all the fat people they put on our streets they really deserve a medal.”
by glen1954
Monday, February 18 2013, 12:38PM
“How about clearing the piles of mcdonalds packaging that is on the carpark at Alexander dock near the ferry, ? ill do it if theres an award on offer,but first i need to clean the many piles of dig s**t that appear on the pavements of our street. Some people should be jailed for the stuff they blatantly leave behind”
by Blakey_
Monday, February 18 2013, 11:19AM
“If scrubbers weren't bone idle and used a bin there wouldn't be a problem. I would happily see the fine for blatant littering be put at £500.”
by molls04
Monday, February 18 2013, 11:16AM
“Spot on Kilby about the walkway to the KC - I have just written to the Council about this - there isn't a litter bin in sight along the whole route and is looks like a war zone. Sort it out Hull CC.”
by killby
Monday, February 18 2013, 9:52AM
“Really nice to see a restaurant showing some civic pride and getting a reward for its effort.
What a pity Hull City Council does not share the same objective.
The council owns the pathway from Argyl Street to the KC Stadium and the adjacent land.
There is so much litter in this area that it has become a total disgrace.
What an impression away fans must get of Hull if they use this pathway to approach to the KC.
If the Council is so keen to hold on to this land (and not sell it to the Allams) then at least it should keep it clean.
Perhaps someone needs to serve the Council with a Litter Abatement Order.”