
Despite strike action being called by the Island's bus drivers for the end of next week it's been confirmed talks between their union Unite and the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure will take place on Tuesday.
Since the strike dates were announced for next Thursday, Friday and Saturday both sides have maintained they are willing to continue talking, to see if the walkouts can be averted.
DCCL chief executive Nick Black:

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