内容摘要：In a statement, the council said "temporary closures occur when queues impact nearby roads, a standard practice to ensure traffic flows safely" and that it appreciated people's patience.

In a statement, the council said "temporary closures occur when queues impact nearby roads, a standard practice to ensure traffic flows safely" and that it appreciated people's patience.

Some plastics could soon be put in household recycling bins in Hampshire for the first time under plans to boost recycling rates.If given the green light, a new state-of-the-art materials recovery facility would be built in Eastleigh.

The site would eventually be able to process more types of household waste, like plastic films and trays.Proposals for the facility on Chickenhall Lane will be considered by Hampshire County Council on 28 April.Homes would need to separate dry paper and cardboard into one bin and other recyclable materials like plastics, glass and tins into a different bin.

When fully operational, pots, tubs, trays, cartons and plastic films could also be recycled.Hampshire County Council described it as a "twin-stream" approach which would help prevent contamination.

Contamination is when dry recyclable material, such as card and paper, is unable to be recycled because it is wet or has food residue on it.

to help offset costs of running the waste services - but are unable to do this if items are soiled.Councils in Essex are due to be dismantled and replaced and the public are expected to

The recommendations by the Essex Caring Communities Commission include:The report said Essex was home to some of the most deprived areas in England, and levels of deprivation had doubled in the last 15 years.

, which concluded that six out of 10 of the "highest need communities" in England, were in Essex.Laindon Park in Basildon, Canvey Island East and Canvey Island North were the three "highest need" neighbourhoods.