Strange Response from Councillor
Discussion
Found this article in my local paper this morning - just thought I'd share it with the rest of you as the Councillor's response made me laugh a little.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/a...
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/a...
Why would they need a grit bin when ten years ago Dr Viner tells us snow is something we'll never see and will be available only in VR for our children? 
But on a serious note, do homes on unadopted roads pay less council tax? Or are they penalised the same as other homes on adopted roads? Was just wondering if a reduced council tax rate would be a reason for them to get their own grit box rather than have it supplied out of their council tax payments?
I guess if all else fails, they could just steal grit from neighbouring roads and put it in a spare bin
But on a serious note, do homes on unadopted roads pay less council tax? Or are they penalised the same as other homes on adopted roads? Was just wondering if a reduced council tax rate would be a reason for them to get their own grit box rather than have it supplied out of their council tax payments?
I guess if all else fails, they could just steal grit from neighbouring roads and put it in a spare bin
Happy82 said:
But on a serious note, do homes on unadopted roads pay less council tax? Or are they penalised the same as other homes on adopted roads? Was just wondering if a reduced council tax rate would be a reason for them to get their own grit box rather than have it supplied out of their council tax payments?
No they don't, Council tax must be the most bent system going!Happy82 said:
I guess if all else fails, they could just steal grit from neighbouring roads and put it in a spare bin
Exactly what I used to do! (don't live there any more)Even though the road is unadopted(what a stupid thing) he's still paying council tax just like everyone else, so why can't they just be helpful of their counties citizens. Much easier to grit than getting a environment killing, gas guzzling monster(or so I'm told by certain pressure groups) just for a week of the year? Unless we're not getting all the info from these two pen pals.
Edited by joe58 on Tuesday 6th September 08:35
joe58 said:
Even though the road is unadopted(what a stupid thing) he's still paying council tax just like everyone else, so why can't they just be helpful of their counties citizens. Much easier to grit than getting a environment killing, gas guzzling monster(or so I told by certain pressure groups) just for a week of the year? Unless we're not getting all the info from these two pen pals.
Because if they had to uphold every request for something then they would be bankrupt very quick.Shaw Tarse said:
Rawwr said:
The response seems bang on the money to me 
But no mention of winter tyres?councilor said:
the Council also has a moratorium in place on new grit bins.
WTF?When we are heading for colder winters, Why would the council single out grit bins?
would it be so that they can enforce their green, car hating agenda on people and wave the climate change/you much pay more tax flag?
Oh dear, my local paper (or at least was before I saw the light & moved from this a
hole of the World). To be fair, when he mentioned a 4WD BMW, the Councillor was probably referring to the all too numerous X5's & X6's that frequent the mean streets of Bradford.
Strangely there usually driven by 18 & 19 year olds with a taste for gold bling, baseball caps & no discernable source of income..........
hole of the World). To be fair, when he mentioned a 4WD BMW, the Councillor was probably referring to the all too numerous X5's & X6's that frequent the mean streets of Bradford.Strangely there usually driven by 18 & 19 year olds with a taste for gold bling, baseball caps & no discernable source of income..........
Yep, same as a farmers drive. In fact mine is the old farms drive. It's our responsibility to maintain so I wouldn't even ask for a grit bin from the council. Might ask them where to get one or if they had any we could purchase.
Which reminds me. Might be time to look for something for the winter.
Which reminds me. Might be time to look for something for the winter.
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