"big AL" <alan.tuson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:43297d94$1_1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > My local council have had the diggers in to remove swings and
roundabouts
> from a children's play area near my house. They say that it is because
of
> the cost of maintaining them. (we were not consulted)
> At the same time they have spent large amounts of money on new
equipment in
> other areas of the borough, mainly in the council house areas.
> They tell me basically it's tough, but I think they should reduce my
council
> tax as they are reducing my facilities.
> whaddaya reckon?
>
>
I'm afraid it is tough.
Your only option is to take them to court, and if you lose it will cost
both arms and both legs, although the council will put tens of thousands
of pounds to winning.
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