Christmas & New Year Harvest, Vehicle Movement, and Hot Works Bans
Published on Monday, 22 December 2025 at 1:16:03 PM
Please be advised that Harvest, Vehicle and Hot Works Bans
(HVMBHW) will be in effect over the festive period. They include:
Christmas
24/12/2025 - 18:00hrs - 23:59hrs
25/12/2025 - Full 24 hours
26/12/2025 - Full 24 hours until 00:01 27/12/25
New Year
31/12/2025 - 18:00hrs - 23:59hrs
01/01/2026 - Full 24 hours until 00:01 2/1/26
Please note however, the checking of livestock in a diesel-powered vehicle equipped with a minimum 400-litre firefighter is permitted during this time.
These times are subject to change at short notice.
Please note that the Inkpen Waste Management Facility will be closed during all Harvest, Vehicle Movement, and Hot Works Bans.
This is an important risk management strategy. We appreciate your compliance and understanding.
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Not sure what you can and cannot do during a ban? Visit the
DFES website for full details.