Huntingdonshire District Council staff call off strike

Some council waste collection crews were among those at Huntingdonshire District Council who were set to strike

Council staff have called off industrial action after an agreement was reached with the trade union.

Members of Unison employed at Huntingdonshire District Council were set to strike on 6 October after the union balloted its members in July.

A 5% pay rise and an additional day's leave has been agreed with the union for staff.

All council services will be operating as normal now the industrial dispute has ended, the council said.

Councillor Martin Hassall said the council "thanked the public for their patience and understanding" while an agreement was made.

"We're pleased to have reached a resolution and that this dispute has been resolved without industrial action," he added.

Unison Cambridgeshire County branch secretary, Rob Turner, said: "Staff will be pleased that they did not need to take industrial action to secure this result.

"As the recognised union at Huntingdonshire District Council, we hope for constructive and meaningful talks moving forward."