Labour's Charlotte Nichols calls for bin strike end

Bouts of industrial action from refuse collectors have seen the town go without regular bin collections since the beginning of October.

A fourth wave of strikes has been called, which will see the industrial action roll into the beginning of December.

Bin strikes are set to continue into the beginning of December (Image: Newsquest)

Members of the trade union Unite have walked out as a result of a national dispute over pay and working conditions - however, this national dispute is now over, and local workers continue to strike, arguing for a better deal in Warrington.

Labour's Charlotte Nichols said: "We all want to see an end to the strikes.

"Residents and refuse workers both deserve a fair resolution and I continue to call on the council to negotiate a binding settlement to bring this misery to an end.

"Many of the striking workers are my constituents and I recognise their genuine grievances and their legal right to take industrial action.

"In the meantime, we are all experiencing the impact of their strike and can appreciate how much we need them back at work.

"Residents are understandably frustrated and want this over as soon as possible."

Ms Nichols 'recognises' the grievances of workers, while also understanding the frustration of residents (Image: Newsquest)

The Warrington North MP said that the strike action has been the result of funding cuts from central government.

She added: "I support all steps to find a solution to this dispute, as well as calling for better funding from Government.

"Since 2010, Warrington’s funding from central government has been slashed from £70million to just £1.7million a year, leaving Warrington Borough Council in this position.

"My constituents deserve a properly funded local authority that can provide the services that they need.

"Urgently resolving this dispute is a priority, but then so will be electing a Labour government to get our finances back in a better place.”

When asked why members continue to strike, despite the national pay deal, a Unite spokesperson confirmed that workers were pushing for a further deal with the council.

Warrington Borough Council has confirmed that residents will not be getting council tax refunds as a result of strike action.

Tips across Warrington have extended their opening hours during the industrial action, with strikes set to continue until December 4.