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Properties on a Friday week 1 Waste and Recycling collection incorrectly showing a non-recycling collection due today 19th April 2025.

We are aware of an error impacting Friday week 1 waste collections, which meant some properties showed a non-recycling waste collection due today, 19th April, on Where I Live and the Our Street App, ahead of weekly collections starting from 28th April. This collection was showing in error and the issue which caused this has now been resolved. As per the fortnightly week 1 waste collection still active, your next collection was due Saturday 26th April, and weekly thereafter. Please therefore take your black wheelie bin back in and represent this on your next collection date. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience that this error may have caused.

Fire

See Essex Fire and Rescue Service, home fire safety advice (opens new window)  for information that will help you to minimise the risk of fire.

You may find the following useful in keeping you and your family safe.

  • Smoke alarms   - Fit alarms on each level of your home.
    - Test the alarm is working weekly.
    - Change the battery regularly (unless it's a ten year alarm).
  • Identify escape routes from each room.
  • Keep the exits from your home clear.
  • Ensure everyone can find keys for doors and windows.
  • Take extra care when cooking especially when tired or if you have been drinking.
  • Do not smoke in bed.
  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.
  • Do not overload electrical sockets - one plug for each socket.
  • Close doors at night these will slow down the fire's progress.

In the event of a fire.

GET OUT - Get everyone together and get out. If there is a lot of smoke crawl along the floor where the air is cleaner.

  • STAY OUT - Don't go back into the house for any reason.
  • CALL OUT - Dial 999 and ask for the Fire Service.
  • If your escape is blocked.
  • Get everyone in one room.
  • Close the door and put bedding or towels along the bottom to seal the gap.
  • Open any windows for fresh air.
  • Dial 999 or shout for help and get someone else to make the call.

After a fire.

  • Contact insurance company as soon as possible.
  • Do not switch on fire, gas or water if the fire service has turned it off.
  • Get these supplies checked and repaired before being reconnected.
  • When the emergency services leave you are responsible for the security of your property.
  • If your accommodation is unusable following a fire,   - Try to arrange accommodation with family or friends.
    - Contact the local authority-housing officer.
    - Inform the police of your situation and where you can be contacted.