We didn't ask for council gesture
RE: Council tax discounts for special constables, I would like to reply to N L Smith, whose comments were in the Friday edition of the Telegraph.
I am one of those people who volunteers as a Special Constable, along with both my husband and very soon our son.
My husband and I both work full time and pay our taxes and council tax.
We both do, on average, more than four hours a week. This week I did 30 hours and my husband did 17 hours.
We didn't ask for the gesture but as long as it is being offered, we will take it.
We don't live in a D, E or F band house, so we will not be asking for a fortune.
Mr Smith obviously does not realise the commitment that the Special Constables in this area give to the community.
On average they do well over four hours a week and as he is probably aware, Humberside Police is about to stop the bounty payment of £90 per month from April 1.
So we gratefully thank North East Lincolnshire Council for its generous gesture. My husband and I will continue to serve our community.
Full name and address supplied.
The Telegraph says
Thank you for this letter. And this lady has a good point to make – if people put valuable work into the community, why shouldn't they get something back?
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by Neil, Cleethorpes
Saturday, March 06 2010, 9:16AM
“Oops ! That's three points. Can't count either...”
by Neil Jones, Cleethorpes
Saturday, March 06 2010, 9:12AM
“Just a couple of points,Warrior. 1) I (unlike a certain person) do not comment on things I know little about ,and 2) Despite being offered the "bait",in this case twaddle about the EU,I declined. Why? Simples. What would be the point in me spoiling a least three "rampant eurosceptics" having a spectacular fall-out? There is no point in trying to embelish perfection. Oh ! And it was very funny....”
by warrior, Cleethorpes
Friday, March 05 2010, 11:57AM
“;-(should be :-(”
by warrior, Cleethorpes
Friday, March 05 2010, 11:55AM
“Yes I know Neil, so I'll let you off this time. :-)
I did expect either you or Grimland (or in fact, both of you) to "jump in with both feet."
Her and her big mouth. ;-( :-)”
by josephine white, Grimsby
Thursday, March 04 2010, 5:53PM
“Neil wrote: " Even if she is winding virtually everyone else up. I am not going to bite. "
Winding everyone up?
Moi?
(Is it that obvious?)
Thanks for the info on Scartho .. it sounds about right.
John and I were discussing it yesterday and I said I'd ask you.
By the way, I heard of a new 'society' yesterday. I forget the name of it, but it's going to be concentrating on local heritage and history. It sounds like it might be right up your street. I'll find out and let you know.
Thanks again.”