FWIW, I can't but help feel that a greater reliance on means testing seems sensible, perhaps even to the point that it is zero to do with a local council tax, but rather more an allocation of funds via central taxation.

Or Bonn with its Siebengebirge nearby

Quote from: GrannyMac on Yesterday at 10:46:16 PMNot much choice here, Sheffield was built on seven hills.  Not a lot of flat!

Is that like Rome?

Quote from: Scrumpy on Yesterday at 03:18:27 PMDon't you just love 'em..!! Their skills are endless..
Well done GrannyMac for walking up the hill.. 
Keep up the good work..

Not much choice here, Sheffield was built on seven hills.  Not a lot of flat!


That's evil Vlad. 😈

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There could still be local councils organising some of the services, but it could mean fewer tiers of management, and possibly lower costs.  Perhaps social services, housing and education should be funded nationally.  Refuse collections and grass cutting and some localised planning could be retained.  Time also to reduce the number of councillors do we think?

Absolutely

Perhaps a whole leaf was too much
I should have had a lighter touch
Just a little bit of cress
But not the Eton Mess
Even though I wanted it so much.

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Down in the Jungle they eat horrid things
And sit round in groups to have a good sing
They gather together to have a chat
About different things, and this and that

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Whatever you're on,  I want some.   
Well done Scrumps. 


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Thank you for the suggestions.  However, I have now decided definitely what to get Marge.  A dressing gown.
(She asked for it!)