Refuse workers’ strike: Scottish councils make new offer

Unions involved in negotiations with local authority umbrella body Cosla are believed to be discussing offer

Refuse workers in Scotland have been presented with a new offer in an attempt to end ongoing strike action.

Council cleansing staff across much of the country are striking over pay disputes. A strike in Edinburgh that led to rubbish including food waste building up in the streets during the Edinburgh festival fringe - the busiest time of year for the city - is due to end on Wednesday, while staff in authorities across Scotland have taken action over the weekend, with a further stretch planned for next week.