SEVEN weeks of strike action could be set to come to an end in Wrexham this week as Unite confirm that it has now received a new pay offer from the council.

Council workers in Wrexham have been on strike since early September amid an ongoing pay dispute.

Picket lines have been formed at Abbey Road, Ruthin Road, and Queen's Square as workers continue to fight for their pay.

Several services have been affected by the industrial action, most noticeably bin collections across the city. 

Earlier this month, Wrexham Council said they were 'hugely disappointed' with Unite following talks as things looked to have hit a brick wall.

Unite members have previously overwhelmingly rejected the local authority employers’ pay offer of just £1,925, a real terms pay cut for workers. 

But now, Unite has confirmed that it will ballot its Wrexham workers following a new pay offer from the council. 

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A decision on the ballot is expected to be announced by the end of this week, Unite has confirmed.

A statement read: "Following seven weeks of strike action Unite can confirm that it has now received a new pay offer from Wrexham Council.

"Unite will now ballot its members within Wrexham Council as to whether they are willing to accept the offer.

"The result of Unite's ballot will be declared on Friday afternoon (27th October 2023). Strike action by our members will continue during this period. Unite will not be making any further public comment in relation to this matter until the ballot and result has been declared."

Wrexham Council has also been approached for comment on the statement made by Unite.