An Amey spokesperson said: “Amey is pleased to confirm that GMB have accepted their above market rate pay offer for waste collection workers in Elmbridge and Surrey Heath, bringing industrial action to a close.”
Is elmbridge bin strike still on?
A 20-day strike by refuse workers over pay has been suspended in parts of Surrey pending further talks. Workers employed by Amey walked out on 1 August and a spokeswoman for the firm said she was “pleased” discussions were progressing.
Are elmbridge refuse collectors on strike?
UPDATE: Elmbridge Borough Council now advise that the strikes detailed below have been cancelled, and that normal collections will continue on those days. Click here for more details.
Are Surrey Heath bin men still on strike?
Bin collection update – normal service resumed
Normal bin collection service resumed yesterday (15 August) following the end of strike action by the GMB union that took place over the past fortnight.
Is garden waste being collected in Elmbridge?
The garden waste collection is an annual subscription service. We are improving the way we manage garden waste subscriptions, and annual renewals will start on 1 April 2023. In the meantime, a pro rata payment service is in place until 31 March 2023.
Why is there a refuse strike in Brighton?
The strike, which was triggered by a dispute over pay and working conditions, means Brighton’s Cityclean, recycling, commercial waste and HGV drivers will go on strike for two weeks. Of the 79.6% of GMB Union members that voted in the ballot, 100% were in favour of strike action.
Why are the refuse collectors on strike in Brighton?
The strike started on October 5 last year after a dispute over pay and working conditions. There was also concern from the GMB union, which represented the striking workers, of unilateral imposed daily changes and the removal of drivers from long-standing rounds.
Why is elmbridge called elmbridge?
Elmbridge was named after the Saxon word for the River Mole, ‘Emlyn’. Men from the various villages met at a Hundred ‘Moot’ (‘meet’) to discuss the business of their communities and make decisions.
What can I put in my garden waste bin wealden?
Customers will be able to subscribe and pay for up to four garden waste bins at their property. Each bin will cost £55 per year.
Yes please:
- Grass cuttings.
- Hedge trimmings.
- Shrub and flower cuttings.
- Branches.
- Weeds.
- Roots.
- Leaves.
- Herbivorous pet bedding.
How do you dispose of Elmbridge Christmas trees?
Christmas tree recycling
Saturday morning, 8 January 2022, at Garsons Garden Centre, Winterdown Road, Esher KT10 8LS. Alternatively, you can recycle your tree at your local community recycling centre.
Will the bin men take my bin if it has maggots?
Don’t panic, although not desirable, maggots should not cause you any harm. Put your bin out for collection as normal on your next bin day. After it’s been emptied, clean it out with hot water and disinfectant or white vinegar, an effective, environmentally friendly alternative.
What happens to food waste Surrey?
We have weekly kerbside food waste collections in Surrey Heath. Recycling your food waste rather than putting it in your rubbish bin is good for the planet – and will help save more than £3 million a year across Surrey, because it costs less than half to recycle food waste than it does to dispose of it.
Who can use Surrey recycling Centres?
Surrey resident
Since 1 April 2022, anyone wishing to visit any of Surrey’s 15 Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) will need to prove that they are a Surrey resident.
The following documentation is acceptable as proof of your address:
- Your driving licence.
- This year’s council tax bill.
- A recent utility bill.
- Your Surrey bus pass.
What does garden waste include?
What can be put in garden waste?
- Home-grown fruit or vegetables.
- Leaves, flowers, grass and weeds.
- Tree bark, pruned branches and twigs.
Is garden waste a wet waste?
The garden waste is supposed to be disposed of at the housing society site itself as wet waste under their vermicompost plant or wet waste management techniques.
What can I put in my green bin Darebin?
Your food and green waste bin is for food scraps and also for garden waste, such as grass clippings, small sticks, weeds, leaves and flowers. If you use our kerbside waste collection service, you should have received a food and green waste bin and kitchen caddy in mid—2022.
What pay rise did Brighton bin men get?
Their employer Biffa’s latest pay offer will constitute a pay rise of more than 27% for some workers. The GMB Union says the total value of the settlement is worth between 24 and 27 per cent, ‘depending on which job they do. ‘
How long are Brighton bin men on strike?
As a result, Brighton’s Cityclean, recycling, commercial waste and HGV drivers went on strike for two weeks. The strike was triggered by a dispute over pay and working conditions.
Are the bin men back at work in Brighton?
Brighton & Hove’s refuse and recycling staff are back at work today – after a week long strike. Last night GMB members agreed to suspend the further industrial action hat was planned for Monday. Workers have received a new offer from the council and they will be balloted on whether they will accept it or strike again.
Are wealden refuse collectors on strike?
A deal has been reached to end the Wealden district bin strike, according to the GMB union. The GMB’s refuse collectors walked out on 25 April in a dispute over pay with employers Biffa, with the original offer being rejected by 93%.
What do refuse collectors earn UK?
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