Refuse workers in Brighton and Hove are to strike for three days over pay, GMB announced yesterday.

The staff, employed by Brighton and Hove Cityclean, will strike this Thursday, Tuesday September 30 and Friday October 3. They are working to rule.

The dispute is over supervisory and responsibility allowances. Talks with Brighton and Hove City Council have ended in failure.

GMB branch secretary Mark Turner said: “While we understand the inevitable effect an additional three days of strike action will have upon the people and businesses of the city, we hope residents will continue with the generally high level of positive support and comments, which members have reported to us they have been receiving on a daily basis.

“We want to assure them that we are doing everything we can to resolve the issue quickly, but that ultimately we need willingness from the council for that to happen.”