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Hills Municipal Collections and GMB Union have confirmed they have reached an agreement, which means the waste collection strike has now concluded with immediate effect.

Damage was caused to waste collection vehicles at our Churchfields depot in Salisbury

Due to ongoing industrial action, no blue lidded bins or black boxes will be emptied until 4 April

Wiltshire Council has strongly condemned the actions of the GMB union at its depots, which has resulted in sites being blockaded during the ongoing industrial action and leading to major safety concerns.

Wiltshire Council has published some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to answer residents' questions around the impact of the ongoing waste industrial action.

Due to ongoing impact of industrial action by some Hills Municipal Collections workers, we are temporarily suspending recycling collection services

The industrial action could cause some disruption to waste and recycling collection services.

Wiltshire Council is introducing a new single number for its housing enquiries from the New Year. From 4th January the Housing Advice Service will have a single entry point for all enquiries. On that date all old numbers, including different numbers for different areas, will stop working and people can ring through on one number 0300 456 0106.

Council programme sees families move into new homes in Chippenham