Heat Wave Advice
The UK Heath Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an Amber Health Heat Warning for London and the South East. This is in place from midday Thursday 19th June to 9am on Monday 23rd June.
Council Services Affected
Due to the hot weather bin collection crews will be emptying bins earlier than usual on Friday 20 June, Monday 23 June and Tuesday 24 June 2025. Please place your bins out for collection by 5.30am on these days.
Elevated Wildfire Risk
During long periods of dry, hot weather, the risk of wildfires increases. Surrey Fire and Rescue has guidance on steps to prevent wildfires and information on what to do if you see one.
Heatwave advice
Older people, those who live alone, younger children and babies and those with serious illnesses may find it particularly hard to cope when the temperature rises, so it’s important to look out for those people in our community. Check in on friends, family and neighbours who may struggle in the heat. To help spot the signs of someone with heat exhaustion or heatstroke, check out this guidance from the NHS.
If someone is unwell or needs further help, the NHS is here to help. Call NHS 111 or speak to your local pharmacist.
When a heatwave does occur, it is important to be prepared and take steps to reduce the risks both for yourself and those friends and relatives that may be vulnerable. There are many simple ways to do this and you can find easy to follow guidance through these links:
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) operates an annual Heat-Health alert system in England from 1 June to 15 September. The Heat-Health Alert system compromises four levels of response based upon temperature thresholds reached and an assessment of impact by UKHSA and the Met Office. For more information about the Heat-Health Watch scheme visit the Met Office website or see the Heatwave plan for England on GOV.UK