The GMB union says it has “delivered for working people” after councillors passed a deal to end the bin strike.

In a meeting last night, Brighton and Hove City Council approved a resolution that will see pay increased for council staff and Cityclean workers, as well as end unilateral round changes.

Refuse collectors in the city had taken 13 days of strike action, which saw rubbish piled high across the city.

GMB regional organiser Gary Palmer said: “The council has now ratified the written commitment from the council to increase pay and end unilateral round changes.

“We are very proud of GMB members for standing up for themselves to win their own respect and fair treatment.

“They have also had amazing public support, despite the inconvenience the people of Brighton and Hove have had to put up with.

“We will also see all lowest paid council staff - predominantly women workers - across the city get a pay rise as a consequence of this GMB Cityclean campaign.

“GMB union has delivered for working people.”

The agreement will prevent a further five-week walk out that was planned to take place from Thursday.

Details of the resolution will remain private for the time being.

Prior to yesterday’s meeting, branch secretary Mark Turner said the strike had always been about “respect for the difficult job our members do in the city.

“The disruption has been difficult for the residents of Brighton and Hove, and to be clear it was always our last resort,” he said.

“But the council had for too long either ignored or delayed the issues and in seeking to meaningfully get around the table to resolve matters, the strike was always intended to simply focus their attention.”

Refuse workers began industrial action on October 5, after unanimous support in a ballot by GMB members last month.

A council spokesman said: “We apologise to residents, business and visitors to the city for the disruption during the last few weeks and thank you for your patience.”

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