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Today (Wednesday 19 July) marks two weeks since members of the GMB who work on the bin service at our waste collection contractor Canenco began their strike action over pay.

Three of the district’s open spaces have once again received prestigious Green Flag Awards in yesterday’s announcement by Keep Britain Tidy.

Members of the GMB union who work for Canenco on bin collections in the district are on strike for an 11th consecutive working day today (Wednesday 19 July).

Canterbury City Council is putting plans in place to remove the chewing gum that blights the city’s streets after receiving a £25,000 grant to tackle the issue.

Members of the GMB union who work for Canenco on bin collections in the district are on strike for a 10th consecutive working day today (Tuesday 18 July).

Members of the GMB union who work for Canenco on bin collections in the district are on strike for a ninth consecutive working day today (Monday 17 July).

We start today’s update with some really positive news that we have reached a pay agreement with Unison, the recognised union for staff working at Canenco.

Members of the GMB union who work for Canenco on bin collections in the district are on strike for a seventh consecutive working day today (Thursday 13 July).

The help and support Canterbury City Council gives to those that served or are serving their country has been recognised today (Wednesday 12 July).

Members of the GMB union who work for Canenco on bin collections in the district are on strike for a sixth consecutive working day today (Wednesday 12 July).