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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).

As bin strikes continue in the district, below are answers to the key questions we are being asked.

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).

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).

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.

GMB members who work for our waste contractor Canenco embarked on their third day of strike action early this morning.