Union leaders have announced further strike action after negotiation talks fell down yesterday evening.

The GMB union announced that all drivers would go on strike from Monday (June 24) for a further five days.

Street cleaners however will be back at work.

This week’s action comes to an end on Thursday with all staff set to work to rule on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mark Turner, GMB branch secretary for Hove, said that staff would be focussing their efforts on local businesses and seafront traders in an attempt to reduce any potential loss of trade.

He added that the council had been “disingenuous” to the public by claiming that talks had been fruitful.

He said: “We are not going to be part of their PR stunt.

“They have not changed their position since the start of this action.

“Unless they come up an improved offer, we will not be continuing talks with them.”

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