Elmbridge BC

26/06/2026

If you live in Elmbridge, Mole Valley or Woking, there are delays to some waste collections but crews are working hard to catch up. For information about bin collections where you live, please continue to check your local service update page, https://jointwastesolutions.org/service-updates
Elmbridge BC More to Mole Valley Woking Council

26/06/2026

26/06/2026

A dispersal order has been issued for Thames Ditton from 6pm this evening (Friday, 26 June) to 6pm on Sunday, 28 June.

Elmbridge Borough Commander Inspector Chris Thoday said: “This dispersal order is intended to ensure the safety of local residents and visitors to the area and has been authorised following previous concerns about anti-social behaviour in the local area which we know is exacerbated by the hot weather.

“A dispersal order gives officers the power to order a group of two or more people to leave an area if they are committing, or are likely to commit, a criminal offence.

“Additional patrols will take place in the area while the dispersal order is active, but we would like to reassure residents and visitors that there is no need to avoid spending time by the river or enjoying the warm weather while the dispersal order is in place; the order ensures people feel safe here over the coming weekend.

"We encourage anyone who witnesses or experiences any anti-social or criminal behaviour to contact us straight away via direct message. In an emergency, always call 999."

26/06/2026

Following a period of sustained and significant demand, we have declared a critical incident.

The hot weather is contributing to increased demand, alongside ongoing pressure across the wider health and care system.

We are focusing our efforts on patients who need us most. People contacting us with less serious conditions may experience longer waits and, in some cases, will be clinically assessed and directed to alternative care.

If you need medical help but it is not life‑threatening, please consider using NHS 111, a GP, pharmacist or urgent treatment centre.

We are asking everyone to take steps to stay well in the heat, including keeping hydrated, avoiding the hottest parts of the day and checking on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbours.

Please only call 999 in a life‑threatening emergency.

https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/trust-declares-critical-incident/

26/06/2026

🚨 A red heat health alert is still in place today and wildfire risk is extremely high. If you're outdoors, swap a BBQ for a picnic, avoid campfires or bonfires, take all your rubbish home, and dispose of ci******es properly.

📱 If you spot a wildfire, call 999 immediately.

26/06/2026

We have frozen parking charges in all Elmbridge Borough Council car parks.

At a time when many costs are increasing, this decision helps residents, visitors and local businesses by keeping parking affordable across the borough.

Read more about this update and what it means for you: https://ow.ly/qKVw50ZgLCF

25/06/2026

**Waste collection in Elmbridge: update 23 June 2026**
We’re sorry that some residents are experiencing delays to their waste collections at the moment.

Due to pressures affecting where we can take and process waste, vehicle availability and staffing, some collections are running later than usual. In some cases, this will be more than two days after your scheduled collection day.

Please be assured that our crews are working hard to catch up. This includes using additional vehicles and teams, as well as working longer hours and weekends to collect as much waste as possible each day.

Important: if your bin hasn’t been collected, please leave it out, including over the weekend, and crews will return as soon as they can.

We expect disruption to continue for the next 3 to 4 weeks while these wider industry issues are resolved. Changes to recycling arrangements across the sector, including recent facility closures and capacity pressures, mean our crews are travelling further to dispose of waste, which is affecting how quickly they can complete their rounds.

To make the best use of available facilities, collection days may vary and different rounds, including garden waste, will also be affected. While we aim to return within a couple of days, in some cases it will take a little longer.

We apologise for the inconvenience this is causing. We’re doing everything we can to restore services to normal as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience in the meantime.

25/06/2026

Early closing for Community Recycling Centres today.

Due to the red extreme heat warning that is in place and to protect staff working outside, Surrey's community recycling centres (CRCs) will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 25 June 2026.

For more information about CRCs and service updates see https://orlo.uk/yaJwR

25/06/2026

If you’re heading out near water during this hot weather, take a moment to think about safety, for yourself and those around you.

Know the Water Safety Code:
✔️ Stop and think
✔️ Stay together
✔️ In an emergency, call 999
✔️ Float to live

Water might look inviting in the heat, but it can be unpredictable and dangerous. Knowing what to do, before and during an emergency, can save lives.

👉 Learn more: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code

25/06/2026

Please note that SWEP has been extended again until the morning of Monday 29 June 2026. As the temperature is forecast to fall after this date we would provide the accommodation until the morning of Monday 29 June.

This means if there are rough sleepers/street homeless people in Elmbridge, temporary accommodation can be provided.

The temporary accommodation provided for this period of SWEP is dependent on availability on the day, and may be a referral to a night hostel, out of borough accommodation or bed and breakfast accommodation.

Any new clients referred to us, for whom we do not have existing records, will be offered a Housing Options interview either on the day, or at a later date, depending on demands of the service, to try and prevent repeat rough sleeping.

If you locate someone of this description in your area you may refer them on to the Housing Options Team who can be contacted on 01372 474 590 (option 2) during office hours, 8.45am to 5pm (Monday to Thursday) 8.45am to 4.45pm (Friday).

Our Emergency Duty Team can be contacted outside of office hours or over the weekend on 0300 123 7719. We have notified our Emergency Duty Team of this provision as well as the local police.