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So the money we do make, has
So the money we do make, has it all gone to Michelle Mone is something?
The de-funding of public
The de-funding of public services because the economy has shrunk, as predicted.
No, wait it’s all to do with demographics the ageing population – if that is true then don’t we need the strongest possible economy to provide for us?
Council tax bills could rise
Council tax bills could rise by ten per cent as Somerset Council seeks to avoid bankruptcy
More than £35m of savings could be made on top
https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/council-tax-bills-could-rise-9023646
here’s the list:
Abolishing the council-run CCTV services across Somerset town centres (£652,000)
Increasing car parking charges with inflation (£400,000)
Closing some libraries by 2026 (£380,000)
Closing all public toilets (£301,000)
Restrict recycling sites to Somerset residents by introducing a permit system (£235,000)
Review supported accommodation for vulnerable residents to ensure the providers deliver value for money (£200,000)
Increasing the cost of using the Lifeline service (£195,000)
Keeping the Octagon Theatre closed until the new business case is approved (£174,000)
Installing no new play equipment until mid-2025 (£168,000)
Closing the Yeovil Recreation Centre (£165,000)
Cutting funding for grass cutting and gully clearing (£150,000)
Scrap four new staff to support children with special needs (£132,000)
Ending ongoing subsidy to the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton
Ending school crossing patrols (£41,000)
Ceasing to lock Blenheim Gardens in Minehead, Wellington Country Park in Wellingtonand Vivary Park in Taunton at night (£15,000)
follow up story
follow up story
Mum describes moment car crashes into home in Farleigh Hill, Maidstone
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/car-crashing-into-home-was-like-a-bomb-going-off-299793/
(not sure my first or second thought would be whoa! police raid)
Barsham woman now home after
Barsham woman now home after New Year’s Eve (2022) car crash
More than a year has passed since a driver aquaplaned on flood water and crashed into an elderly woman’s home.
It was the third accident that happened on New Year’s Eve in 2022 on the B1062 Bungay Road in Barsham, near Beccles.
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/24035090.barsham-woman-now-home-new-years-eve-car-crash/
conked out car is news why?
conked out car is news why?
Architect left stranded after Discovery engine fail that Land Rover refuses to fix
Steve said that despite being a loyal JLR customer for years, he’s had no help from them at all
https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/architect-left-stranded-after-discovery-9013783
Another hard-pressed driver:
Another hard-pressed driver:
Van driver ordered to stump up £500 after ‘lobbing’ banana skin window in Herne Bay
Although the police have
Although the police have spent a few hours just waving drivers away from this rather than fining them, it’s still not enough for Mr first commenter who is doubling down on the signage (the sub plate that said “Only” on older installs)
The Correct View wrote:
07/01/2024 19:34
Following my comment below, it does appear that the government’s own website has conflicting current documents on whether the ‘Only’ sign is required or not.So if the government does not know, how are the public supposed to. That many drivers still going through indicates that the signage is not fit for purpose.
Police stop drivers trying to use a bus gate in Clive Road, Gravesend town centre, to cut through one-way system
That bus gate signage
That bus gate signage guidance in full
Warning after illegal parking
Warning after illegal parking on new Trowbridge pavements
The cabinet member for transport said: “Our civil enforcement officers will regularly patrol around Trowbridge, including Castle Street, if any vehicles are seen parking behind a yellow line restriction a penalty charge notice would be issued.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-67892291
So councils can issue FPNs for pavement parking in some instances?
oh, it was a call-out, well
oh, it was a call-out, well why didn’t you say?
You can be as flood-proof as you like, it’s not going to stop you getting swept away downstream and being yet another driver for over stretched fire crews to have to deal with. Or am I getting too cynical?Land Rover driver tackling floods was on call-out
Jack Chapman was called out to save the day
https://www.devonlive.com/news/local-news/land-rover-driver-tackling-floods-9018486
EDIT: upgraded to “good deed”
Land Rover driver who drove through Storm Henk floods was doing good deed
Jack Chapman was called out to save the day
https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/land-rover-driver-who-drove-9018752
“I heard someone shouting
“I heard someone shouting ‘police, police’! Then a car crashed through my wall”
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving
York residents furious as
York residents furious as street parking to be replaced with cycle lanes
City of York Council, approved the removal of Queen Street residents’ parking on safety grounds to permit the installation of segregated cycle lanes and a wider pedestrian footway on Thursday, October 19.
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/york-residents-furious-street-parking-27961821
Southbourne Crossroads car
Southbourne Crossroads car park to close on January 15
save scruffy, little used car park and don’t build there, that will block our sea view.
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24030574.southbourne-crossroads-car-park-close-january-15/
I wonder how many don’t you
I wonder how many don’t you know there’s a cost of living crisis hard pressed hard working drivers have written off their car trying to tackle flood water in the past week?