WARRINGTON North's Labour MP has confirmed she has not attended any picket lines during ongoing bin strikes.

Members of the Unite trade union have been partaking in waves of industrial action in Warrington since October 3.

This began as part of a national dispute regarding the pay and working conditions for refuse collectors - however, a national pay deal was reached and agreed upon.

Warrington Guardian: Bins will not be routinely collected until at least December 4, should the next wave of strikes go ahead as plannedBins will not be routinely collected until at least December 4, should the next wave of strikes go ahead as planned (Image: Newsquest)

Strikes continue in Warrington as part of a localised dispute, with striking refuse collectors wanting a better deal from Warrington Borough Council.

A fourth wave of action has been called by Unite, which will see industrial action continue until at least December 4.

The council has confirmed that it has engaged solicitors to assist in bringing forth legal action that would put an end to the strikes.

As part of a lengthier comment provided to the Warrington Guardian, Labour's Charlotte Nichols said: "We all want to see an end to the strikes.

"Residents and refuse workers both deserve a fair resolution and I continue to call on the council to negotiate a binding settlement to bring this misery to an end.

"Many of the striking workers are my constituents and I recognise their genuine grievances and their legal right to take industrial action.

"In the meantime, we are all experiencing the impact of their strike and can appreciate how much we need them back at work.

"Residents are understandably frustrated and want this over as soon as possible."

Warrington Guardian: MS Nichols confirmed she has not attended any picket lines since the strikes beganMS Nichols confirmed she has not attended any picket lines since the strikes began (Image: Newsquest)

When quizzed on whether the Labour MP had attended any of the picket lines in person, Charlotte Nichols' office confirmed that she had not been to any of Unite's picket lines.

Amid the ongoing strikes, tips in Warrington remain operational with extended hours in order to allow residents to dispose of their household waste.

It has been confirmed that residents will not receive any council tax refund, despite a lack of services being provided.