Talks to avert a strike of up to 300 workers in theatres and sports halls have broken down.

Officials from Culture and Sport Glasgow met negotiators from entertainment and leisure union BECTU yesterday at Acas but failed to reach an agreement.

Paul McManus, BECTU Scottish organiser, said the union was still open to discussions but as things stand the strike will go ahead as planned tomorrow.

He said: "We were prepared to negotiate and offer concessions on the six main points, but the employers said they had nothing new to offer."

A 24-hour strike is planned, affecting venues such as the Mitchell Theatre and the Tramway, and halls such as Partick Burgh and Langside.

The dispute centres on proposed changes to working practices that the union claims workers are not being compensated for.

The union claims management has waged a "vendetta" on agreed terms and conditions, while Culture and Sport Glasgow has branded the demonstration "wholly unnecessary".

It said contingencies have been put in place to ensure private functions will take place as planned but community facilities may be affected, with public access limited. A Culture and Sport Glasgow spokesman said: "A strike will cause significant disruption at community facilities which provide vital services for some of our most vulnerable citizens.

"The people hardest hit by this will be the young, elderly and disabled.

"Of course, we will do everything to minimise any disruption."