Castle Point and Thurrock councils will adjust waste collection times to protect crews during the high temperatures. Thurrock Council began early collections today, starting at 5am instead of the usual 6am. Castle Point will begin early collections tomorrow. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also issued an amber heat health warning for the East of England, with a risk of a "rise in deaths." Southend Council previously announced that it will also begin early waste collections on Thursday.