Blackpool bin collections delayed as freezing weather causes disruption across Lancashire
Household waste collections have been delayed in Blackpool due to freezing conditions, the council has confirmed.
In a message issued on Tuesday, January 6, Blackpool Council said frosty temperatures and freezing rain had slowed down crews carrying out collections across the town.
Residents whose bins were not collected as scheduled have been advised to leave them out, with crews set to return as soon as conditions allow.
The council added that there is no need to report missed collections, as they will be picked up automatically.
“Thank you for your support and patience, and please take extra care in the lower temperatures,” a spokesman for Blackpool Council said.
The disruption comes as the Met Office has issued a 10-hour yellow weather warning for ice covering large parts of Lancashire.
The warning is in place from midnight tonight until 10am on Wednesday morning, with forecasters warning that icy patches could lead to some disruption, particularly during the morning commute.
While the warning excludes the Fylde coast, including Blackpool, Lytham, St Annes, Cleveleys, Thornton and Fleetwood, freezing rain and low temperatures have still caused localised problems.
According to the Met Office, people should be prepared for a risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces, along with icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Following a band of precipitation which clears southeast overnight, clear skies will develop for many areas on Tuesday night, leading to icy patches on untreated wet surfaces.
“This could lead to some minor disruption, especially on Wednesday morning.”
Residents are being urged to allow extra time for journeys, stick to main roads and pavements where possible, and keep up to date with the latest weather forecasts as conditions and warnings may change.