Bin strikes – your questions answered
As bin strikes continue in the district, below are answers to the key questions we are being asked.
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Cross-party group of councillors to review draft Local Plan
Canterbury City Council’s Cabinet has approved the creation of a cross-party councillor working group to review the district’s draft local plan.
Bin strike update -11.30am on Tuesday 11 July
Members of the GMB union who work for Canenco on bin collections in the district are on strike for a fifth consecutive day today (Tuesday 11 July).
Cabinet issues open letter as bin strike continues
City council Cabinet members have issued an open letter as a fourth day of bin strikes in the district comes to an end today (Monday 10 July).
Bin strike update – Monday 10 July, 10.30am
First thing this morning (Monday 10 July), members of the GMB union working for our waste contractor Canenco rejected its latest pay offer of £1,925 to every worker, backdated to 1 April with the drivers’ £2,000 retention bonus being consolidated into their salaries.
Bin strike update – 4pm on Friday 7 July
GMB members who work for our waste contractor Canenco embarked on their third day of strike action early this morning.
Bin strike update – 10.30am on Friday 7 July
Members of the GMB union who work for Canenco on our waste collection service are taking strike action again today (Friday).
St George’s Street work nears completion
We are making good progress on our project to revitalise St George’s Street in the city centre and have received very positive compliments from passers by following the installation of the new benches.
Bin strike update – 3pm on Thursday 6 July
Members of the GMB union who work for Canenco on our waste collection service are taking strike action again today (Thursday 6 July).
Bin strike update – 4pm on Wednesday 5 July
We’re sorry for the disruption caused to waste collection services today (Wednesday 5 July) following strike action by members of the GMB union.