Castle Point Council has issued a warning that there may be delays to waste collection today to "vehicle breakdowns".

Despite difficulties due to vehicle breakdowns, waste crews are working hard to ensure that all waste is collected and have apologised for any inconvenience caused as a result. 

A council spokesman said: "Due to vehicle breakdowns, there may be some delays to waste and recycling collections today.

"Our crews are working hard to make sure all waste is collected and we apologise for any inconvenience caused."