council tax rebate £150

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Originally Posted by JamesWales

I'm saying that it's a central government funded policy and that they will be very happy to be the ones passing it on.

Unless you are politically naive, you will know this to be true.

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No, it's a taxpayer-funded policy.

Besides, correct me if I'm wrong, I thought it was a loan.

I presume you are trying to make some snide comment on the fact that it's administered and not funded out of council coffers. How silly. Westminster has loaded unfunded obligations on the local authority sector which I am sure you're aware of.

Westminster's energy security strategy has been AWOL for decades so I don't think it would be unfair to say the energy crisis in the UK has partially been driven by Westminster's ineptitude. They (partially) made this mess, they should clear it up.

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Originally Posted by JamesWales

God forbid anyone would be a Tory of course.

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At last! Some common sense from Jimbo.

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Originally Posted by az city

No, it's a taxpayer-funded policy.

Besides, correct me if I'm wrong, I thought it was a loan.

I presume you are trying to make some snide comment on the fact that it's administered and not funded out of council coffers. How silly. Westminster has loaded unfunded obligations on the local authority sector which I am sure you're aware of.

Westminster's energy security strategy has been AWOL for decades so I don't think it would be unfair to say the energy crisis in the UK has partially been driven by Westminster's ineptitude. They (partially) made this mess, they should clear it up.

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This one isn't a loan.
There's another scheme that gives households £200 credit on the gas/electricity bills. That's a loan and you have to pay it back in 4 x £50 chunks. You can't opt out of it which is a bit daft.

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Originally Posted by Pembroke blue

Many people will not put this rebate of £150 to good use
Surely it would have been more beneficial to lower everyone’s council tax bill by £150 also saving tax payers money being used to implement this scheme :sherlock:

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It's same with winter fuel allowance it funds other stuff.

Guess it helps those in need hopefully?

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Originally Posted by life on mars

It's same with winter fuel allowance it funds other stuff.

Guess it helps those in need hopefully?

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I’m not trying to cause offence in anyway mate but the point I was trying to make is there will be some people perhaps will have £150 and most probably those on low incomes will spend it on say treats for the family and still be left with a hefty council tax bill I’m not knocking or criticising any one for doing this as when I first started out in life and didn’t have much I would have treated my wife and kids myself

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Originally Posted by dembethewarrior

OK, what does that matter to you? If some need to adjust their spending and spend it on food shopping etc surely they can?

That's my point. What has it got to do with you?

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What does it matter to me
I’m concerned it will drive some poor families into debt
What has it got to do with me
Only my concerns for others

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Originally Posted by Pembroke blue

What does it matter to me
I’m concerned it will drive some poor families into debt
What has it got to do with me
Only my concerns for others

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So you are worried, but it still has nothing to do with you.

What debt?

Check your accounts - I've received my £150 from the council this morning.

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Originally Posted by The Bloop

Check your accounts - I've received my £150 from the council this morning.

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:-) at last the first one , which council ?

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Originally Posted by poc

:-) at last the first one , which council ?

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Cardiff.
2 days ago I paid this months council tax bill so it's like having a free month (which is about right if the bin(wo)men waste disposal operatives go on strike tomorrow)

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Originally Posted by The Bloop

Cardiff.
2 days ago I paid this months council tax bill so it's like having a free month (which is about right if the bin(wo)men waste disposal operatives go on strike tomorrow)

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:thumbup: maybe thats the way its done after you pay this months its paid mine is due to go out on the 30th april

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Originally Posted by The Bloop

Check your accounts - I've received my £150 from the council this morning.

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Me too in Cardiff

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Originally Posted by The Bloop

Check your accounts - I've received my £150 from the council this morning.

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Most Cardiff get there's today bands A-D only remember.

Check your accounts.

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Originally Posted by Pembroke blue

I can inform you it’s gone up mate :hehe:

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Me and my big mouth, the bill arrived about2 hours after I posted that comment.
£2,000.61p. Where the feck do they get 61 pence from ffs?

I also discovered that despite living in a 2 up 2 down old workers cottage I am in Band E so don't get the rebate. It hardly seems worth trying sometimes.

Anyone know when we might get it in the Vale? Yes there are band A-D houses here lol.

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Originally Posted by Doucas

Anyone know when we might get it in the Vale? Yes there are band A-D houses here lol.

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vale council said most should get it by middle of may

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Originally Posted by C1C9F2C7

vale council said most should get it by middle of may

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Thanks

still no sign of it :shrug:

Got mine (Riverside) last week

I got mine last week. Seems a strange system to prioritise the coolest and most handsome first, but it seems that's what they have gone with.

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Originally Posted by JamesWales

I got mine last week. Seems a strange system to prioritise the coolest and most handsome first, but it seems that's what they have gone with.

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ffs last again :biggrin:

had mine paid into my bank yesterday:thumbup: vale of glam

Got mine in the Vale.

still no sign of it :angry:

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Originally Posted by poc

still no sign of it :angry:

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You may live in the Merthyr area, or another authority that has a similar payment policy. Here's Merthyr's.

How will I get my payment?

We have already started making payments for those householders that pay their council tax through direct debit and we have already processed over 13,000 payments. If you pay by direct debit you should see the payment in your account from Tuesday 17th May 2022 onwards, please be aware that it might take a few days for the payment to be available.

If you do not pay your council tax by direct debit, you will need to complete an online registration form to receive the cost of living payment. You can only register on receipt of the invitation letter from this authority. The online application form will made available on the local authorities website when the invitation letters have been issued which will be in June 2022.

More info: https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/resident/...pport-payment/