A bit council (Vol 6)
Discussion
Jonmx said:
Ticks a few boxes, but missing the key go fund me.
Not entirely sure a credit card constitutes 'saving for a honeymoon'.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13056781/...
Suffers from agoraphobia but is going on honeymoon to The Maldives. Yeah, OK.Not entirely sure a credit card constitutes 'saving for a honeymoon'.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13056781/...
bigpriest said:
gazza285 said:
motco said:
This was stock car racing of the seventies
and this
An entirely better class of Council entertainment!
I saw some great racing at Rochdale, that brought back a few memories.and this
An entirely better class of Council entertainment!
Slightly serious post.
It looks like I’m going to have to deal with council things. My wife has inherited a former council house. It looks like it was a pleasant little street once. Red brick 1950s houses with gardens. It’s now pretty obvious which of the houses are owned and which are rented.
Already we have had one tenant’s broken promise. Recent storms brought a tree down from the adjoining council house. The bloke who lives there promised to chop it up and remove it. He hasn’t.
The housing association are already trying to wriggle out of responsibility for something. Apparently the person at the HA had quite a dismissive and rude manner about her when she thought my wife lived in the house. She became more receptive when my wife - a secondary school teacher who has a reputation amongst colleagues and kids for not taking any s
t - explained to her that there was an easy way and a hard way to get this issue sorted, and a little courtesy might be a plan.
I’ve a dreadful feeling we are in for obstacle after obstacle here. Not just from the HA but from the scruffy man next door who by the smell coming through from next door, is an avid herbal enthusiast.
There are a couple of folks here who clearly know their stuff when dealing with HAs and tenants.. it’s a straightforward estate. My wife is executor and beneficiary and she’s going to sell it once things are sorted.
Would the best way to proceed here be:
Being nice and let things move at the HA’s pace?
Going in tough with requests, expectations and deadlines?
Have a “straightener” with the man next door in a pub car park?
Have the above but with the lady from the housing association. .
Just let the solicitor deal with it? (A potentilla expensive Excercise.)
Also, we will be clearing the house at some point. Is it best to leave beds, sofas white goods and garden furniture in the front garden or throw them into the road? :-)
It looks like I’m going to have to deal with council things. My wife has inherited a former council house. It looks like it was a pleasant little street once. Red brick 1950s houses with gardens. It’s now pretty obvious which of the houses are owned and which are rented.
Already we have had one tenant’s broken promise. Recent storms brought a tree down from the adjoining council house. The bloke who lives there promised to chop it up and remove it. He hasn’t.
The housing association are already trying to wriggle out of responsibility for something. Apparently the person at the HA had quite a dismissive and rude manner about her when she thought my wife lived in the house. She became more receptive when my wife - a secondary school teacher who has a reputation amongst colleagues and kids for not taking any s
t - explained to her that there was an easy way and a hard way to get this issue sorted, and a little courtesy might be a plan.I’ve a dreadful feeling we are in for obstacle after obstacle here. Not just from the HA but from the scruffy man next door who by the smell coming through from next door, is an avid herbal enthusiast.
There are a couple of folks here who clearly know their stuff when dealing with HAs and tenants.. it’s a straightforward estate. My wife is executor and beneficiary and she’s going to sell it once things are sorted.
Would the best way to proceed here be:
Being nice and let things move at the HA’s pace?
Going in tough with requests, expectations and deadlines?
Have a “straightener” with the man next door in a pub car park?
Have the above but with the lady from the housing association. .
Just let the solicitor deal with it? (A potentilla expensive Excercise.)
Also, we will be clearing the house at some point. Is it best to leave beds, sofas white goods and garden furniture in the front garden or throw them into the road? :-)
Edited by Wildcat45 on Sunday 11th February 18:01
Wildcat45 said:
Slightly serious post.
It looks like I’m going to have to deal with council things. My wife has inherited a former council house. It looks like it was a pleasant little street once. Red brick 1950s houses with gardens. It’s now pretty obvious which of the houses are owned and which are rented.
Already we have had one tenant’s broken promise. Recent storms brought a tree down from the adjoining council house. The bloke who lives there promised to chop it up and remove it. He hasn’t.
The housing association are already trying to wriggle out of responsibility for something. Apparently the person at the HA had quite a dismissive and rude manner about her when she thought my wife lived in the house. She became more receptive when my wife - a secondary school teacher who has a reputation amongst colleagues and kids for not taking any st - explained to her that there was an easy way and a hard way to get this issue sorted, and a little courtesy might be a plan.
I’ve a dreadful feeling we are in for obstacle after obstacle here. Not just from the HA but from the scruffy man next door who by the smell coming through from next door, is an avid herbal enthusiast.
There are a couple of folks here who clearly know their stuff when dealing with HAs and tenants.. it’s a straightforward estate. My wife is executor and beneficiary and she’s going to sell it once things are sorted.
Would the best way to proceed here be:
Being nice and let things move at the HA’s pace?
Going in tough with requests, expectations and deadlines?
Just let the solicitor deal with it? (A potentilla expensive Excercise.)
Also, we will be clearing the house at some point. Is it best to leave beds, sofas white goods and garden furniture in the front garden or throw them into the road? :-)
I’m really not sure this is the place for your questions, other than the word council in the title It looks like I’m going to have to deal with council things. My wife has inherited a former council house. It looks like it was a pleasant little street once. Red brick 1950s houses with gardens. It’s now pretty obvious which of the houses are owned and which are rented.
Already we have had one tenant’s broken promise. Recent storms brought a tree down from the adjoining council house. The bloke who lives there promised to chop it up and remove it. He hasn’t.
The housing association are already trying to wriggle out of responsibility for something. Apparently the person at the HA had quite a dismissive and rude manner about her when she thought my wife lived in the house. She became more receptive when my wife - a secondary school teacher who has a reputation amongst colleagues and kids for not taking any s
t - explained to her that there was an easy way and a hard way to get this issue sorted, and a little courtesy might be a plan.I’ve a dreadful feeling we are in for obstacle after obstacle here. Not just from the HA but from the scruffy man next door who by the smell coming through from next door, is an avid herbal enthusiast.
There are a couple of folks here who clearly know their stuff when dealing with HAs and tenants.. it’s a straightforward estate. My wife is executor and beneficiary and she’s going to sell it once things are sorted.
Would the best way to proceed here be:
Being nice and let things move at the HA’s pace?
Going in tough with requests, expectations and deadlines?
Just let the solicitor deal with it? (A potentilla expensive Excercise.)
Also, we will be clearing the house at some point. Is it best to leave beds, sofas white goods and garden furniture in the front garden or throw them into the road? :-)
andyeds1234 said:
Wildcat45 said:
Slightly serious post.
It looks like I’m going to have to deal with council things. My wife has inherited a former council house. It looks like it was a pleasant little street once. Red brick 1950s houses with gardens. It’s now pretty obvious which of the houses are owned and which are rented.
Already we have had one tenant’s broken promise. Recent storms brought a tree down from the adjoining council house. The bloke who lives there promised to chop it up and remove it. He hasn’t.
The housing association are already trying to wriggle out of responsibility for something. Apparently the person at the HA had quite a dismissive and rude manner about her when she thought my wife lived in the house. She became more receptive when my wife - a secondary school teacher who has a reputation amongst colleagues and kids for not taking any st - explained to her that there was an easy way and a hard way to get this issue sorted, and a little courtesy might be a plan.
I’ve a dreadful feeling we are in for obstacle after obstacle here. Not just from the HA but from the scruffy man next door who by the smell coming through from next door, is an avid herbal enthusiast.
There are a couple of folks here who clearly know their stuff when dealing with HAs and tenants.. it’s a straightforward estate. My wife is executor and beneficiary and she’s going to sell it once things are sorted.
Would the best way to proceed here be:
Being nice and let things move at the HA’s pace?
Going in tough with requests, expectations and deadlines?
Just let the solicitor deal with it? (A potentilla expensive Excercise.)
Also, we will be clearing the house at some point. Is it best to leave beds, sofas white goods and garden furniture in the front garden or throw them into the road? :-)
I’m really not sure this is the place for your questions, other than the word council in the title It looks like I’m going to have to deal with council things. My wife has inherited a former council house. It looks like it was a pleasant little street once. Red brick 1950s houses with gardens. It’s now pretty obvious which of the houses are owned and which are rented.
Already we have had one tenant’s broken promise. Recent storms brought a tree down from the adjoining council house. The bloke who lives there promised to chop it up and remove it. He hasn’t.
The housing association are already trying to wriggle out of responsibility for something. Apparently the person at the HA had quite a dismissive and rude manner about her when she thought my wife lived in the house. She became more receptive when my wife - a secondary school teacher who has a reputation amongst colleagues and kids for not taking any s
t - explained to her that there was an easy way and a hard way to get this issue sorted, and a little courtesy might be a plan.I’ve a dreadful feeling we are in for obstacle after obstacle here. Not just from the HA but from the scruffy man next door who by the smell coming through from next door, is an avid herbal enthusiast.
There are a couple of folks here who clearly know their stuff when dealing with HAs and tenants.. it’s a straightforward estate. My wife is executor and beneficiary and she’s going to sell it once things are sorted.
Would the best way to proceed here be:
Being nice and let things move at the HA’s pace?
Going in tough with requests, expectations and deadlines?
Just let the solicitor deal with it? (A potentilla expensive Excercise.)
Also, we will be clearing the house at some point. Is it best to leave beds, sofas white goods and garden furniture in the front garden or throw them into the road? :-)
Jonmx said:
Ticks a few boxes, but missing the key go fund me.
Not entirely sure a credit card constitutes 'saving for a honeymoon'.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13056781/...
She's a bit heftyNot entirely sure a credit card constitutes 'saving for a honeymoon'.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13056781/...
Wildcat45 said:
Slightly serious post.
Also, we will be clearing the house at some point. Is it best to leave beds, sofas white goods and garden furniture in the front garden or throw them into the road? :-)
HA's can be tedious and just move at their own pace.Also, we will be clearing the house at some point. Is it best to leave beds, sofas white goods and garden furniture in the front garden or throw them into the road? :-)
Edited by Wildcat45 on Sunday 11th February 18:01
Leave the beds and sofas in the front garden but make sure its next doors front garden
Wildcat45 said:
Yes I know it’s a piss take thread, I did consider posting it in the legal section, but figured there may be someone here able to advise.
you've had a sensible answer from someone abour who to contact, so can I suggest you only have one othre optioin:Gentrification
Grow a beard, have your hair in a ponytail, shaved sides. Pay for all the neighbours to get the Guardian.
open an artisan cheese/candle shop, serving direct from your living room. Invite the neighbours around for nibbles (artisan spelt bread only, natch)
Lobby the local shop so the only beer they have is IPA with stupid names and comedy grsphcis in the can. And then boycott the shop due to them accidentally miss-gendering your Cockapoo.
Soon the area will be awash with wan... er people who want to live there, and you'll be quids in.
williamp said:
Wildcat45 said:
Yes I know it’s a piss take thread, I did consider posting it in the legal section, but figured there may be someone here able to advise.
you've had a sensible answer from someone abour who to contact, so can I suggest you only have one othre optioin:Gentrification
Grow a beard, have your hair in a ponytail, shaved sides. Pay for all the neighbours to get the Guardian.
open an artisan cheese/candle shop, serving direct from your living room. Invite the neighbours around for nibbles (artisan spelt bread only, natch)
Lobby the local shop so the only beer they have is IPA with stupid names and comedy grsphcis in the can. And then boycott the shop due to them accidentally miss-gendering your Cockapoo.
Soon the area will be awash with wan... er people who want to live there, and you'll be quids in.
williamp said:
Wildcat45 said:
Yes I know it’s a piss take thread, I did consider posting it in the legal section, but figured there may be someone here able to advise.
you've had a sensible answer from someone abour who to contact, so can I suggest you only have one othre optioin:Gentrification
Grow a beard, have your hair in a ponytail, shaved sides. Pay for all the neighbours to get the Guardian.
open an artisan cheese/candle shop, serving direct from your living room. Invite the neighbours around for nibbles (artisan spelt bread only, natch)
Lobby the local shop so the only beer they have is IPA with stupid names and comedy grsphcis in the can. And then boycott the shop due to them accidentally miss-gendering your Cockapoo.
Soon the area will be awash with wan... er people who want to live there, and you'll be quids in.
Jonmx said:
Ticks a few boxes, but missing the key go fund me.
Not entirely sure a credit card constitutes 'saving for a honeymoon'.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13056781/...
Gosport. Where the police dogs walk around in pairs. Not entirely sure a credit card constitutes 'saving for a honeymoon'.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13056781/...
shtu said:
Strangely Brown said:
banger racing. Used to go to Arlington Stadium every week to watch it and never saw any competitors there that did not come from a council estate.
Not -entirely- council - DJs John Peel and Johnnie Walker, art critic Brian Sewell,"
Both Peel and Sewell were car enthusiasts who shared a liking for stock car racing. Peel may well have become aware of the sport during his time in the USA but when he returned to Britain he certainly found out about the British stock car scene, due to the advertising for race meetings on Radio London when he was working on the station (as on the show of 01 July 1967). In those days DJs would make guest appearances at stock car race meetings, among them Johnnie Walker, who took part in races in the late 1960s until a crash left him requiring hospital treatment. In later life, Peel attended meetings at Foxhall Stadium in Ipswich and in 2003 told The Guardian that "I go to stock car racing whenever I can" (Guardian Guide, Dec.27, 2003 - Jan. 2, 2004, p.7). Brian Sewell started going to stock car race meetings at Wimbledon Stadium in the 1970s and in 2010 made a programme about his enthusiasm for the sport for BBC Radio, Stock Car Sewell.
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nismocat said:
I used to go to the banger racing at Bovingdon. It was a trek but worth it. Great fun.
I used to hang around the pits which was 100% council, but frightfully friendly bunch I ever did see.
Bovingdon Market! Now that was council writ large! The smell of boiled onions pervaded everything!I used to hang around the pits which was 100% council, but frightfully friendly bunch I ever did see.
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