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HuwMatthews2

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Hall, stairs and bathroom for me! :(

Social Housing tenants currently have HB paid directly to them unless they opt for it to be paid to their LL. This came in some time ago and has already led to arrears for a variety of reasons which I won't go into here for fear of being pilloried! Needless to say the situation will worsen. It has already led to many, if not most, private LLs not taking what they call 'DSS' cases. ...

Strand Works
13 Mar 2013

I like the look but I have issues! (Well, we all knew that!). I drove down the Strand on Sunday and there were quite a few people about which surprised me. The problem was that most (at least 75%) were using the new footpath (not officially opened yet) which did not allow them to browse the shop windows as they were doing so. I fear that we have created a 'style over content' ...

Toe separators
13 Mar 2013

Try local chemist.

DVLA lies
13 Mar 2013

Please expand the DPA to include phone numbers and email addresses!

I am about to cause some controversy....sorry! Why should a single person get full HB if they occupy a 2/3 bed house? It seems illogical that the Govt/Local Authority should pay for that.

Right to buy
7 Mar 2013

I've seen so much about 'Greedy Landlords' and 'Money Grubbing' Housing Associations' recently but my experience doesn't reflect that. Searching for a certain document today I came across some correspondence between my Trustees, solicitors and the (now defunct but replaced) Housing Corporation. In essence my Association wanted to charge lower rates of rent than the HC dictated and a ...

Interesting points coming out here. It seems we all agree that Social Security should be a safety net for those who NEED it ..... rather than a way of life for those who don't?

Strand Works
26 Feb 2013

I am probably wrong but I thought the revised plans show steps going into the Lawn area from The Strand crossing points?

I have noticed that JTT are the contractors for that one and also the Strand works. Have used them on a couple of minor projects and have found them a great firm to have working for you. And, Yes, that can be construed as a recommendation.lol