Waste left uncollected in West Berkshire newburytoday.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newburytoday.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
UPDATE: Council responds to concerns over waste collection in West Berkshire
Isolating collection staff and post-Christmas demand take toll on local services
Charlie Masters
);
Households across the district can expect later than usual waste and recycling collections this week, as West Berkshire Council struggles to keep up with post-Christmas demand.
Fewer staff are available at present for waste pickups.
This, coupled with a seasonal surge in the volume of waste, has put stress on council services.
Newbury Weekly News photographer Phil Cannings captured scenes from Newbury s streets, where large quantities of waste have been left uncollected.
In a message addressed to local parish councils, the WBC s waste officer Lisa Vine said: Unfortunately we are having some issues with rubbish and recycling collections, due to volume of waste after Christmas and a number of collection staff isolating.