REFUSE and recycling rounds have been suspended for all Welwyn Hatfield residents.

It looks likely that a revised schedule will not be announced by Welwyn Hatfield Council.

Current advice states that collections usually on a Thursday will not be picked up until next Thursday for example.

However a council spokeswoman said the situation could change.

She said: “Waste and recycling will be collected when the conditions change and it becomes safe to do so.”

Asked about the revised schedule she added: “We don’t want to raise expectations.

“A definite decision will be made on Friday.

“It could go either way at the moment.”

Serco staff are currently clearing the council’s priority areas including Hatfield market and shopping parades.