The Latest Breaking News from Chris Mitchell

Glasgow binmen jump to avoid rats leaping from bins during collections in city

Chris Mitchell, who has been involved in the sector for 20 years, says the rodents are "taking over the city".

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

Glasgow Budget: disco, walkouts and protests as council cuts approved

A walkout by Labour councillors was soundtracked by a disco classic from protesters, as the city council met to set it's annual budget.

Glasgow Live · Feb 16, 2023

Glasgow workplace parking charge among 'long term funding solutions' city needs, claim Greens

A day of action to highlight the impact of cuts on city services came ahead of the SNP's proposed budget - and the Green party confirmed they will not be putting forward an alternative budget.

Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2023

Glasgow union boss dressed as 'giant rat' thanks workers for strike support

Chris Mitchell urged other unions to "continue the fight" as they push for better deals on pay and conditions, and thanks them for support during industrial action earlier in the year.

Glasgow Live · Dec 23, 2022

Glasgow cleansing workers face 'nightmare before Christmas' as festive waste piles up

With piles of rubbish dumped int he streets and concerns about the impact their own Christmas holidays will have, Glasgow's cleansing workers are urging the public to be patient.

Glasgow Live · Dec 22, 2022

Glasgow gritting teams at 'breaking point as hundreds complain about untreated streets'

Workers trying to grit the city streets have raised concerns over the potential dangers, with some areas being left as staff focus on priority streets around schools and hospitals.

Glasgow Live · Dec 13, 2022

Crikey’s Peter Fray apologises over Walkleys outburst as speculation surrounds Chris Dore’s News Corp exit

Crikey editor told to pipe down after ‘unacceptable’ heckling of ABC winners. Plus: faint praise from the Australian for its departing editor-in-chief

The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022

Glasgow 'nightmare before Christmas' as cleansing workers miss out on backpay

Union leaders sad they were concerned COSAL was looking to u-turn on the pay settlement agreed earlier this year to end strike action, after staff missed out on 'hundreds of pounds' of back-dated pay

Glasgow Live · Oct 20, 2022

Glasgow council spend millions on new technology to help reduce bin complaints

A new system which will help track and manage collections is to be installed in every Glasgow bin lorry, although union bosses have argued the money should instead have been spent on staff.

Glasgow Live · Oct 10, 2022

Australian TV networks scramble as news of the Queen’s death breaks in early morning

Word of the Queen’s passing came too late for the morning papers but breakfast TV filled the void. Plus: Laura Tingle’s election coverage praised

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2022