Had the Santa Ynez Reservoir been in use in that period, Adams estimated, that demand might have been three times as high.

"It was hard," agreed fellow Year 5 pupil Harry, who was delighted the hall was now back in use.

The Jewish Temple and Centre's website says it has been in use since 1941 and has a congregation of more than 400 familes.

It has not been in use since the lease on the council's car ended in 2022.

"For far too long, the nation has seen its recycling rates stagnate and relied on burning household waste, rather than supporting communities to keep resources in use for longer," said Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh.