Rate rise is intolerable
4:11pm Friday 9th November 2001
The threat of another large rate increase on top of those already imposed over the last three years is intolerable.
The amounts we are being asked to pay are too high for most of us poor unfortunate ratepayers. I would suggest a fresh look is required at how money needs to be raised at local levels.
The net must be spread wider. Why not a local sales tax as per some US states and other countries? In addition those businesses such as fast food outlets which generate extra rubbish which has to be cleared up, should have to pay extra for this facility. If the rates continue to rise at their current level, ratepayers will have no option but to ref-use payment.
A Harris
Barnet Drive
Bromley