MALDON District Council have confirmed bin collection will not be happening today.

The service has been suspended on what is suspected to be the hottest day of the year.

A spokesman said: “Due to the extreme heat forecasted today, garden waste collections have been suspended.

“Please re-present your bin next Thursday.

“The garden waste crews will be helping the other crews collect refuse, food and recycling. “We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”

Temperatures are predicted to soar to highs of 32 degrees in Maldon.