RUBBISH collections will continue where possible in the district despite the snow and ice, according to the council.

The district councillor for the environment, Mary Sartin, said side roads and steep hills were proving difficult for bin lorries to reach in temperatures of up to minus nine degrees C.

She added: “If your waste or recycling collection has not been made by 5pm on your scheduled day of collection, it means the severe weather and adverse road conditions have prevented us from reaching your property.

“We apologise for the inconvenience caused and would ask you to take your bins, bags and boxes back onto your property and place them out again for collection on your next scheduled day.”