WHEELIE bin collection times in Thurrock are being temporarily changed following Met Office predictions of high summer temperatures.

The collections will begin from 6am rather than 7am from today and will continue until Monday, August 31.

Councillor Gerard Rice, in charge of environment said: “We have responsibilities towards our employees and their working conditions and this small change will make sure our crews are not working in high temperatures at midday.

“We apologise if this causes inconvenience to residents but we can all help by having our collections ready for 6am during the summer.”