GMB union bosses will meet with their members tonight to discuss the bin strike saga in Brighton and Hove.

Mark Turner, Hove branch secretary for the GMB, told The Argus this evening (Thursday June 20) that he was set to meet with Cityclean workers tonight.

Mr Turner refused to confirm if the GMB had come to a satisfactory agreement with Brighton and Hove City Council over pay negotiations, but said a full statement would be released on Friday morning.

The bin strike in Brighton and Hove entered its seventh day today as the council-contracted Cityclean workers, backed by the GMB union, refused to work.

The Argus understands an offer has been put on the table by council officials and this will be discussed at a meeting at 6pm tonight.

Why are they striking?

Brighton and Hove City Council currently has a mish-mash system of allowances and expenses.

To ensure it avoids any costly employment legal action over equal pay, the local authority said it must address the issue now.

They claim that 90% of those affected in its 8,000-strong workforce will be better off or receive roughly the same amount but union representatives claim Cityclean staff could lose up to £4,000 a year.

For those who will lose out, individual compensation packages, reportedly of up to £15,000, will be available.

The local authority claims if the changes are not made it could lead to High Court pay claims and a potential bill to the taxpayer of tens of millions of pounds.