We are urging residents to take extra precautions during the hot weather. Key advice includes reporting any street homelessness to ensure vulnerable individuals get essential assistance, staying hydrated, checking on neighbours (especially older or vulnerable people), and not swimming in open water or rivers. Barbecues are also not permitted in our parks or open spaces during this dry spell - thank you for your understanding. Read our hints and tips from the community safety partnership about how to keep safe and well in the heat.

The Little Aston Park Residents Association has contacted us to request that, due to road resurfacing works, some black bin collections are cancelled on Friday 20 June 2025.

This means if you live in the following affected roads, your black bin is unlikely to be emptied:

Roman Road from the roundabout with Streetly Lane up to the junction with Walsall Road (and any private roads off Roman Road)
Roman Grange
Squirrel Walk
Keepers Road
Beech Gate
Stonehouse Drive
Claverdon Drive
Rosemary Drive
The Headlands

We may also not be able to get access to the following roads:

Park Drive (and any roads off Park Drive)
Endwood Drive (and any roads off Endwood Drive)
Roman Lane (and any roads off Roman Lane)

We are sorry, but we will not be able to accept any missed bin reports for Friday 20 June for the above roads - instead if your bin is not emptied, please put it out on our next normal collection day on Friday 4 July 2025, when we will take up to one bag of side waste, tied securely and placed next to your black bin.

If you have any queries about the road resurfacing or collection cancellation, please contact Little Aston Park Residents Association.

Staying safe in the hot weather

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As temperatures rise, it’s important to take extra care of ourselves and others.

Hot weather can be enjoyable, but it also brings serious risks – especially for vulnerable people.

These hints and tips have been put together by the community safety partnership to help you stay safe and healthy during a heatwave:

Stay cool and hydrated

Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Water is best – avoid too much caffeine or alcohol.
Stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest part of the day (usually 11am–3pm).
Wear light, loose-fitting clothes and use sun cream with high SPF.
Keep curtains or blinds closed during the day to keep your home cool.

Don't forget your sunscreen

Make sure you apply sunscreen - even if you are only going out for a short period.

Look out for others

Check in on elderly relatives, neighbours, or anyone who might struggle in the heat.
Encourage them to stay cool and drink enough water.
Never leave children, pets, or vulnerable adults in parked cars – even for a few minutes.

Stay safe around water

Do not swim in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, or canals unless it is a designated, lifeguard-monitored area. Cold water shock and hidden dangers can be fatal.
If you're planning to swim, stick to authorised outdoor pools or beaches with safety supervision.

No BBQs in public places including Beacon Park during hot weather

Avoid using barbecues on balconies or in shared spaces that are not designed for barbecues.
Do not use BBQs in wild or open spaces including Beacon Park, Burntwood Park and other council owned parks - this is because dry grass and high temperatures can easily lead to wildfires. Our staff will ask anyone using a barbecue to extinguish it.

Help those in need

If you see someone sleeping rough, report their location to StreetLink www.streetlink.org.uk or call us on 01543 308000 or outside of office hours call 01527 406643 so support services can reach them.
Homeless individuals are particularly at risk during extreme heat due to lack of shade, water, and shelter.
By taking a few simple precautions and looking out for others, we can all enjoy the summer safely. Let’s stay cool, stay kind, and stay alert.