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COUNCIL workers in Glasgow warned yesterday that cuts to cleansing staff have brought the city’s safety to crisis point.
GMB union reps said that budget cuts had left staff unable to fulfil their statutory duty, leading to hygiene and safety issues.
The union called for ringfenced funding to tackle a rising rat population.
GMB convener Chris Mitchell said that intervention by the Health and Safety Executive Scotland could be considered.
“If we keep cutting refuse services, we are facing a massive issue,” he said.
“The Scottish government needs to take note and Glasgow City Council needs more staff.
“You’ve got COP26 [the UN Climate Change Conference] here next year, with all eyes on Glasgow. Would you want people coming here and seeing this?”
The Scottish government told the Morning Star that it was up to councils to run their “day-to-day business” including “providing safe and clean environments.”
Scottish councils have been provided funding worth up to £750 million for local services in addition to £382m “that has already been committed,” it added.
