Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

Recent mention of local councils considering charging for rubbish/recycling collections. Green waste is already charged for ( £68 pa at the last count here ). Our council tax is currently more than 10% of our total annual income and no doubt set to increase again next year.
Other than considering a career as a bank robber. not sure where we are supposed to find this extra cash from ??
If this does happen, perhaps Mr. Starmer would care to consider the inevitable rise in Fly Tipping as he flutters around the planet attending COPs.

 

My frames are not great so i do need new ones, I always end up bending them.

Yes I've got the prescription so might try the online place I used before but they will probably cost more even on there now.
I do like a few pairs laying around.

 

I get single occupancy discount but mine is probably close to the same.

 

Is it right what I'm reading?
Vehicle road tax is doubling next year?

 

You can see why the car industry is up the creek.

 

My council tax is a lot more than 10% of my annual income. I'm used to living on quite a small amount of money though. Just as well!
I've not had a mortgage for a very long time, which certainly helps. I'd hate to be renting long term. You never get away from that expense.

 

Is it time for another general election? I mean it’s been four months | John Crace

 

Mates rates are different.
He's probably had, or hoping for more work or recommendations from you in the future.