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Title: £150, from the council.
Post by: alfred on May 01, 2022, 09:08:08 AM
Although the chancellor said as from the 1st of April  councils will commence paying out the £150, to entitled  council tax payers who pay by direct debit,


now were in the 1st day of may i wonder how many people have received their £150. here in Essex  today weve not heard any thing as yet ,
so has the chancellor twisting words and playing games after his so called promise of a refund, ??


Q; what are your thoughts  regarding this one off payment ?
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: -Oy- on May 01, 2022, 09:39:14 AM
We got ours a few days ago. I shall spend it wisely. On whisky and beer.
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: Sheila on May 01, 2022, 09:54:10 AM
Sounds sensible to me Oy.  We haven't had ours yet.
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: Jacqueline on May 01, 2022, 09:55:48 AM
Not heard a word from my Council.  My son enquired of his and was told he would get it but not when.
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: 1955vintage on May 01, 2022, 09:58:31 AM
The case of wine I bought with my winter fuel allowance is running low, so I know what to use it for.
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: Alex on May 01, 2022, 10:18:10 AM
I haven't received mine yet, maybe it's done alphabetically ?  It'll help with the rise in my bills..  It certainly won't be spent of whisky or wine.  Is it any wonder some of the younger generation think rich pensioners don't need free bus passes, pension rises and £200 winter fuel payment !  :tongue: :tongue:
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 01, 2022, 10:30:03 AM
it only applies to houses in council tax bands A-D as I understand it. Not even sure it applies in Scotland
Mike
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 01, 2022, 11:10:07 AM



I noticed 150 paid into my account a couple of days ago..
I didn't know anything about it..  I checked on council site..
They are paying to those in Bands A-D...
So glad that I haven't got one of those big houses up the road worth millions..
They didn't get it...  :nooo:    Lucky me..  :grin:
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: klondike on May 01, 2022, 11:29:37 AM
Hmmmmm.....  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: £150, From the Council.
Post by: Diasi on May 01, 2022, 05:00:38 PM
Quote from: Michael Rolls on May 01, 2022, 10:30:03 AM
it only applies to houses in council tax bands A-D as I understand it. Not even sure it applies in Scotland
Mike

Yes it does apply in Scotland, I'm just surprised that it isn't £250 in Scotland as it seems to do better than England with most hand-outs.
Title: Re: £150, From the Council.
Post by: Cassandra on May 01, 2022, 09:44:04 PM
Quote from: Diasi on May 01, 2022, 05:00:38 PM
Yes it does apply in Scotland, I'm just surprised that it isn't £250 in Scotland as it seems to do better than England with most hand-outs.

Yes and all paid from HM Treasury Westminster, so the wee Krankie can be very generous. In fact a win, win as she gets the kudos and we pay the cost. A bonus for her is hoping that the more she spends the more likely we'll be inclined to cut her loose?

Still she must be very pleased at $90 + dollars a barrel, lots of lovely oil revenues for her new Green pals to celebrate having around the place :halo:.
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 02, 2022, 08:15:23 AM
Quote from: Alex on May 01, 2022, 10:18:10 AM
I haven't received mine yet, maybe it's done alphabetically ?  It'll help with the rise in my bills..  It certainly won't be spent of whisky or wine.  Is it any wonder some of the younger generation think rich pensioners don't need free bus passes, pension rises and £200 winter fuel payment !  :tongue: :tongue:

Hear hear.  Ours will go towards the extra heating costs over the winter.
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 02, 2022, 08:53:56 AM



I might buy a new frock..
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: -Oy- on May 02, 2022, 09:19:46 AM
My Glenallachie 15 has arrived - so that's half of it spent!
Title: Re: £150, From the Council.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 02, 2022, 12:31:28 PM
Quote from: Cassandra on May 01, 2022, 09:44:04 PM
. In fact a win, win as she gets the kudos and we pay the cost.
Nothing new there
Mike
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: Diasi on May 03, 2022, 09:21:10 AM
Quote from: Alex on May 01, 2022, 10:18:10 AM
I haven't received mine yet, maybe it's done alphabetically ?  It'll help with the rise in my bills..  It certainly won't be spent of whisky or wine.  Is it any wonder some of the younger generation think rich pensioners don't need free bus passes, pension rises and £200 winter fuel payment !  :tongue: :tongue:

Our council paid the £150 to Direct Debit payers first, based on the date in the month the DD was paid.
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 03, 2022, 01:24:06 PM
DD payer here, but our council isn't known for speed....😴
Title: Re: £150, from the council.
Post by: Alex on May 03, 2022, 01:36:04 PM
Ditto GM  :upvote: