tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post1003235000952463076..comments2024-02-17T21:46:12.329+00:00Comments on A Gurn from Nurn: Pay a pound a week more Council Tax to stop the cuts? The Independent group on Highland Council think that could be the answerGraisghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-24185983187700306062014-11-30T00:13:22.558+00:002014-11-30T00:13:22.558+00:00Well said MisterRealist how anyone can think you c...Well said MisterRealist how anyone can think you can pay the same council tax for seven years and expect the service from the council is beyond me. Another SNP dreamer Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-28222120774681714702014-11-29T21:02:17.546+00:002014-11-29T21:02:17.546+00:00@ anon re tenders - again a need for more info - p...@ anon re tenders - again a need for more info - please e-mail. Graisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-69979737383387111992014-11-29T21:00:13.516+00:002014-11-29T21:00:13.516+00:00@ anon re weekend working etc, you will have to be...@ anon re weekend working etc, you will have to be more specific than that. Please e-mail info@gurnnurn.comGraisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-11848158736418217882014-11-28T14:41:02.691+00:002014-11-28T14:41:02.691+00:00quite right mr.realist,well spoken,,give yourself ...quite right mr.realist,well spoken,,give yourself a nice pay tise for all your efforts.and keep up the good work,,ohhhh,and send a postcard to,c/o.the gurn for all the readers.<br />have a merry xmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-41243725346470253492014-11-27T23:46:41.425+00:002014-11-27T23:46:41.425+00:00@the real reality
Perhaps you should re-read what ...@the real reality<br />Perhaps you should re-read what you have written. <br />Instead of making personal comments and rather strange and wildly inaccurate assumptions about me and my personal situation (financial and otherwise) and political allegiance (I have none); just return to the main point behind this thread.<br />Pay a pound a week to stop the councils cuts.<br />You are still missing MisterRealistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-63453786778240036822014-11-27T23:45:07.871+00:002014-11-27T23:45:07.871+00:00Greg@1.13 said "The Scottish government alrea...Greg@1.13 said "<i>The Scottish government already has the power to vary the UK rate of income tax up or down by 3p in the pound. It was part of the Scotland Act 1998, which established the Scottish Parliament, but has never been used. Why not ? Because the SNP are scared it would be unpopular, and the name of the game is popularity, not taking tough decisions. It's easier to blame Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-4952678158050790012014-11-27T13:27:17.013+00:002014-11-27T13:27:17.013+00:00Always money for bombs though isn't there?Always money for bombs though isn't there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-89676599850108238242014-11-27T13:17:43.240+00:002014-11-27T13:17:43.240+00:00Let's hope Nicola fully funds future mandates ...Let's hope Nicola fully funds future mandates rather than kicking the councils whilst they're downAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-20278305493754199142014-11-26T22:14:31.683+00:002014-11-26T22:14:31.683+00:00Seems to me that there is much agreement that cuts...Seems to me that there is much agreement that cuts in public services are not welcome. I highlight information about the damage of austerity cuts between 2008-2014 in the Republic of Ireland (source UNITE union):<br />For every 100 jobs lost in the public sector, 170 jobs were lost throughout the economy;<br />For every €100 million cuts in public sector pay, consumer spending falls by over €76 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-38314743601956406342014-11-26T18:52:12.869+00:002014-11-26T18:52:12.869+00:00@MisterRealist
Oh dear, amazing bile for the SNP ...@MisterRealist<br /><br />Oh dear, amazing bile for the SNP from someone who allegedly voted for them in recent history. So you’re now either Labour or Lib Dem? Doubt you’ll show your true colours!<br /><br />Not sure what you expect of any council in the time of austerity, only around 20% of council income is derived from the council tax anyway<br /><br />You make the huge assumption that all The real realitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-17981924900051596442014-11-26T14:12:41.315+00:002014-11-26T14:12:41.315+00:00@ the real reality Yet more inconsistent and inac...@ the real reality Yet more inconsistent and inaccurate nonsense just like the SNP cronies always spout. I wouldn't call a vote from a third of the electorate as overwhelming. In reality most voters rejected the SNP but we are stuck with the idealistic popularist party who will do anything to get votes and stay in government.<br />Yet again the figures don't add up - just like in that MisterRealistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-34155582157355151732014-11-26T13:13:58.997+00:002014-11-26T13:13:58.997+00:00There is some merit in raising taxes but I don'...There is some merit in raising taxes but I don't think the 5% proposed will be nearly enough. Lots of people could afford to pay more. I for one would pay a lot more if it meant keeping or improving services, it's just that raising council tax isn't necessarily the way fairest way to do this - some people can't afford it. The Scottish government already has the power to vary Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-21295698619952224892014-11-26T13:01:07.280+00:002014-11-26T13:01:07.280+00:00Manager bashing is a double edged sword. If you wa...Manager bashing is a double edged sword. If you want value for many and reduced waste it needs good management. Though not saying the existing management is good. Also £1a week will be little to some and crushing to others, shame there's a lack of respect shown by some. The main issue is grant freezes and political mandates even £1 a week is a drop in the ocean. Plus the council's plan Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-87477309676546553792014-11-26T11:28:30.825+00:002014-11-26T11:28:30.825+00:00@ MisterRealist
Glad to see the Gurn has a Tory r...@ MisterRealist<br /><br />Glad to see the Gurn has a Tory reader<br /><br />I wonder as to how you'd feel if council tax was means tested and therefore you were going to be asked to pay an extra £100 a week or so, not so keen then eh!<br /><br />It's obvious you've never had to live on benefits. I was severely disabled in an accident and I can tell you every penny let alone every The real realitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-53505233082832957972014-11-26T10:48:04.850+00:002014-11-26T10:48:04.850+00:00What a load of whingeing moaning minnies ! All you...What a load of whingeing moaning minnies ! All you people who plead poverty are the same people buying cigarettes and tobacco to burn away while claiming your benefits. A pound a week is most definitely affordable for all people who currently pay council tax. <br />Yes I quite agree that there are too many Highland council managers, heads of department and politicians that are overpaid. The MisterRealistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-27591125844089081662014-11-26T10:46:46.714+00:002014-11-26T10:46:46.714+00:00How do you work out the approx £350 per week anon....How do you work out the approx £350 per week anon. Have you got an example?Graisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-54360428240508055532014-11-26T10:32:38.538+00:002014-11-26T10:32:38.538+00:00Last years councillors expenses came to nearly £1....Last years councillors expenses came to nearly £1.5m, that equates to nearly £28k per week and on average some councillors are "earning" approx. £350 per week for what to many will be a 2nd job. Now I ask myself, are we getting value for money and my answer is not a chance. But these are the folk that WILL demand we pay more for our services.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-62705943631120428852014-11-26T09:44:45.859+00:002014-11-26T09:44:45.859+00:00These are just the first cuts there will be many, ...These are just the first cuts there will be many, many more. We will have to pay another £1 per week every time? Want to see the future take a look at Newcastle <br />http://www.theguardian.com/news/2014/nov/24/-sp-is-saving-newcastle-mission-impossible?CMP=fb_gu<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-73051133502767576742014-11-26T09:40:29.632+00:002014-11-26T09:40:29.632+00:00The average pay rise last year was £1 a week, that...The average pay rise last year was £1 a week, that means some people got £2 and others zero<br /><br />Many politicians don't live in the real world that for many that means part time work, zero hours or benefits<br /><br />Please tell us as to what cuts we're supposed to make to be able find an extra £52 a yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-3352126060120801612014-11-26T09:16:35.235+00:002014-11-26T09:16:35.235+00:00kaiach
before there is any increase in council ta...kaiach<br /><br />before there is any increase in council tax we need to be told exactly where is our money is being spent and remember it is our money we are talking about this needs to be done by a independent body as everyone knows you will never get turkeys to vote for Christmas<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-75787084477286057142014-11-26T09:09:01.773+00:002014-11-26T09:09:01.773+00:00hmm cut the number of Councillors, and therefore t...hmm cut the number of Councillors, and therefore their expense accounts, offices, wages, car allowance etc etc.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-230159076163291972014-11-26T08:46:44.625+00:002014-11-26T08:46:44.625+00:00Just a bit of political street theatre from a desp...Just a bit of political street theatre from a desperate bunch. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-37111204452795648312014-11-26T08:02:28.300+00:002014-11-26T08:02:28.300+00:00I run a household budget where every pound counts....I run a household budget where every pound counts. I'm very sorry to hear about some of the cuts that might be coming but making people pay more tax is unfair. SOme of us really scrape together to put food on the table each day. I only hvae internet access because my neighbour is hugely generous and lets me use her wi fi. Many of us are like Highland Council short of cash, where do I go to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-52472663605234637842014-11-26T05:02:39.293+00:002014-11-26T05:02:39.293+00:00Maybe the councillors and senior officials could t...Maybe the councillors and senior officials could take a cut in their generous income.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com