In the last half hour unions have begun fresh talks with the Scottish Government in another attempt to end the pay dispute which has left parts of Edinburgh looking like rubbish dumps.
Today strikes began in 13 more council areas. The Scottish Government says it has already come up with extra cash, and it’s now up to local authorities and unions to reach agreement.
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