Discussion
According to the article from the Monarchy-hating Indy the Royals do contribute to the upkeep.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/cost-of-royal-family-rises-twice-as-fast-as-inflation-9563293.html
How do you know they don't?
No, but they use these publicly owned properties as private residences. Therefore I see no reason why they should not contribute from their private wealth towards the costs of running/refurbing/repairing them.
Does the royal family personally own all the residencies?
Perhaps the royal family could/should show their acknowledgement of the need to spend public money wisely by funding building and refurb costs to royal residences out of their own pocket(s)?
@DC24601 - i'm sure there are quite a few people who don't use the entire capacity of their bin up each fortnight, but there is a considerable number who do. This volume of rubbish sitting outside people's home will become a health/fire hazard, especially during the summer months. Although the main issue is the fact that we pay for this service and others which have been steadly declining in ...
Do you think the council should pave this wiberly woobly way with Yellow bricks so it compares with the fantasy world of the Wizard of Oz. Because if they seriously believe that cyclists are the answer to rejuvinating the towns businesses and fortunes then thats the kind of fantasy land they must live in. Would the town manager be the Scarecrow, Lion or Tin man?
I am so shocked by these photographs, why are our councillors allowing the area to be ripped up like this? Was there any consultation? Who agreed to this madcap scheme? Next thing we know there will be a large slug built on the lawn area, remember that?
They are offering tenders for a 5 year lease to refurbish and run the mini golf.