Morning all. I'm off work today as the boss agreed Tuesday attempt at a day off... didn't work too well.
So I've done the washing, put the autumn feed on the lawn, climbed into my uniform and waiting for the rush hour to lift before I'm back off to work. I've been watching the awful story in the news of a boy left fighting for his life after his father and brother died ina house fire and now need to go into work to ensure my boss gives his consent (I.e. I will have his hand behind his back if needed) to let me offer the school anything we can give them at no cost in case we can help the other students (especially the younger ones) understand what happened. Even if it's just taking a fire engine to school for them to climb in.
Clari, that sounds like a really good idea! (helping the school cope with the trauma that is, not going commando! )
Bekkie, I think you're not alone in not knowing what your council tax is spent on - here's a list of some of it:
Youth services
Libraries
Parks, open spaces and galleries
Leisure facilities, including swimming pools and recreation centres
Social care for the elderly, children and other vulnerable members of the community
Support for the voluntary sector (that means the charities that provide services for the elderly and vulnerable etc)
Planning and building control
Refuse collection, street cleaning and other environmental issues
Maintenance of roads and bridges
Traffic management and road safety
Parking services and control
Elections, registrars of births, marriages and deaths
Cemeteries, crematoria and mortuary services
Consumer protection
Economic development and regeneration
Community development services
Housing, including the provision of social housing, housing strategy and advice and services for the homeless
Housing Benefits and Council Tax administration.
The Council is also responsible for schools and other educational services for children but these are paid for through the Dedicated Schools Grant. This is a grant from the Government and does not fall on the Council Tax.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all. Not been for a couple of days really so only had a skim rather than a proper look.
I get angry when I hear these issues about council cutbacks. I don't see councillors cutting back on their private cars to take them a few hundred yards to some junket. We have a situation where they spend 30 grand a year delivering children by taxi to schools here because they've got a placement and, rather than moving into it as it's more expensive, they live outside the area and expect someone else to get them there...taxpayers in other words. You couldn't make it up.
I hope you get a result MrsG - keep poking the bear.
Did you try putting a bandage on Mr KEF ? That works for most things KEF... over the mouth is usually the best place...
Clari - is your real name Nicholas? Get it? That's a quality joke
I'd better go and have a look round before I come up with any more of those. Have a good day at t'mill any workers
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
That joke was pants Fairy I thought you had been busy rather than ill or have I missed something?
Just had a call from my Dad to say that my Mum had a fall in the garden yesterday but fortunately she's only got a few grazes. She was out deadheading the pansies I planted when I was last there - so it's my fault
Just woke up! Not very good nights sleep Hope you're all well and have good days
Hope your mum is ok Lesley and not too black and blue bless her
Its so warm out and garden is completely covered in leaves so both frustrating as not able to clear up but good as looks pretty and can't see the mess beneath
Just hope frosts hold off till I can get back out there
KEF Sorry to hear about hubby hope he feels better soon.
BL Its a real shame about your rescued moggy but as everyone else has said at least he had you to look after him at the end.
Clari must have missed the bit about your pants, I'm sure they will turn up eventually, but where is the question
Dove I'm with you on the council tax. I'd rather pay a bit more and get good services than save a couple of quid and find that libraries and day centres have to close.
Lesley Hope your mum is OK, if you hadn't planted the pansies she would probably have fallen trying to put them in herself. But then that would still have been your fault. My mum has a way of making me feel guilty without ever blaming me for anything, I just don't know how she does it.
A bit dull and dismal here but it's looking like it might brighten up later. Havent been in the garden for a couple of days. Have plants to put in but just don't feel like it.
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Morning all. I'm off work today as the boss agreed Tuesday attempt at a day off... didn't work too well.
So I've done the washing, put the autumn feed on the lawn, climbed into my uniform and waiting for the rush hour to lift before I'm back off to work. I've been watching the awful story in the news of a boy left fighting for his life after his father and brother died ina house fire and now need to go into work to ensure my boss gives his consent (I.e. I will have his hand behind his back if needed) to let me offer the school anything we can give them at no cost in case we can help the other students (especially the younger ones) understand what happened. Even if it's just taking a fire engine to school for them to climb in.
Keep safe everyone xx
And in case that was a bit too heavy - KEF I've still not found my knickers.
Clari, that sounds like a really good idea! (helping the school cope with the trauma that is, not going commando!
)
Bekkie, I think you're not alone in not knowing what your council tax is spent on - here's a list of some of it:
The Council is also responsible for schools and other educational services for children but these are paid for through the Dedicated Schools Grant. This is a grant from the Government and does not fall on the Council Tax.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all. Not been for a couple of days really so only had a skim rather than a proper look.
I get angry when I hear these issues about council cutbacks. I don't see councillors cutting back on their private cars to take them a few hundred yards to some junket. We have a situation where they spend 30 grand a year delivering children by taxi to schools here because they've got a placement and, rather than moving into it as it's more expensive, they live outside the area and expect someone else to get them there...taxpayers in other words. You couldn't make it up.
I hope you get a result MrsG - keep poking the bear.
Did you try putting a bandage on Mr KEF ? That works for most things KEF.
.. over the mouth is usually the best place...
Clari - is your real name Nicholas? Get it? That's a quality joke
I'd better go and have a look round before I come up with any more of those. Have a good day at t'mill any workers
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Sorry to hear you've been poorly again Fairy. Hope you're feeling better, best wishes x
That joke was pants Fairy
I thought you had been busy rather than ill or have I missed something?
Just had a call from my Dad to say that my Mum had a fall in the garden yesterday but fortunately she's only got a few grazes. She was out deadheading the pansies I planted when I was last there - so it's my fault
Lesley -
for the joke reply and 
for Mum. Of course it's your fault...
Yes - just busy not ill
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Good morning all
Just woke up! Not very good nights sleep
Hope you're all well and have good days
Hope your mum is ok Lesley and not too black and blue bless her
Its so warm out and garden is completely covered in leaves so both frustrating as not able to clear up but good as looks pretty and can't see the mess beneath
Just hope frosts hold off till I can get back out there
Hi folks,
KEF Sorry to hear about hubby hope he feels better soon.
BL Its a real shame about your rescued moggy but as everyone else has said at least he had you to look after him at the end.
Clari must have missed the bit about your pants, I'm sure they will turn up eventually, but where is the question
Dove I'm with you on the council tax. I'd rather pay a bit more and get good services than save a couple of quid and find that libraries and day centres have to close.
Lesley Hope your mum is OK, if you hadn't planted the pansies she would probably have fallen trying to put them in herself. But then that would still have been your fault. My mum has a way of making me feel guilty without ever blaming me for anything, I just don't know how she does it.
A bit dull and dismal here but it's looking like it might brighten up later. Havent been in the garden for a couple of days. Have plants to put in but just don't feel like it.
Hope miners have a good day.