Autumn is upon us, time to cut back the Summer hedges and tidy up the garden.

If you wish to burn your garden waste ensure you do the following:

• notify our control room of your intent to burn on 01443 232000
• inform your neighbours beforehand
• build your bonfire a safe distance away from your house, garden fences and shed
• check for overhead cables
• only burn dry materials as there will be less smoke
• do not build it too high
• do not leave it unattended (keep a bucket of water close to hand)
• once the bonfire has died down, spray the embers with water to stop it re-igniting