Eastbourne bin strike: Union considers latest offer

GMB members are currently considering Eastbourne Borough Council’s latest offer amid bin collection strikes in the town.

Trade union GMB and the council had a meeting at 10.30am today (Monday, January 17).

A council spokesperson said, “The GMB union is considering our latest offer.

“There will be no further comment at this time.”

GMB regional organiser Gary Palmer said, “There is a meeting at 10am tomorrow at the town hall where GMB will put the latest offer from the council to HGV drivers and loaders.”

The council had previously offered a seven per cent pay rise to drivers and a three per cent increase to all other South East Environmental Services Limited (SEESL) staff.

A vehicle was allowed to leave the Courtlands Road depot this morning.

On Friday, January 14, a vehicle was blocked from leaving the depot.