Council tax for Motorhome on Drive!!!! (1 Viewer)

[Steve and Denise]

?????

 

[Campervan_man]

I'm not stupid, I've hired a JCB and buried my van.
It is April 1st after all.

 

[dryad]

well i fell for that hook, line and sinker, 'tis just a spoof from our leader Jim isn't it..
just realised the date..

was just sitting in my garden doorway on a 12 week shielding cocoonment smelling and almost drooling at the bacon frying at a neighbours somewhere here and hoping the cavalry will arrive sometime soon to replenish rations as it's a bit mother hubbard here, and thinking bugger, another thing to try and stop us old and knackered smiling..

thank you though for my first big smile of the day..

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[Wildbill]

Sorry if I deleted your post, I wanted to keep it going as long as possible. That was going in the April Magazine, but as that is a week late at least; it would have looked a bit foolish.

You do like a good patition your not the only that fell for it
bill

 

[irnbru]

What a fab idea Jim. I wonder how many new members you'll get from your post on FB now. Be interested to know how many hits you get today. Love it!

 

[maison]

I believe it is going to be called the Lipra 1 Tax!

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[Bailey58]

Members of MHF are exempt, that should boost the membership.

 

[Wildbill]

just told jay all his hens have got out and have gone never seen him get out of bead so fast runs out in his boxers their all their waiting to get out
bill

 

[Louis]

taxed by the metre here in Wales...........

And by Berths!

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[Janine]

Well I have signed!

Disgusted of Shropshire. ?

 

[SteveJ]

DUH!!!!

 

[Peter & Elaine]

no problem for us we have loads of money

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[PhilandMena]

Got me! Stitched me up like a kipper ! Nice one Jim !

 

[Raybreck]

Yer so an so !! Thats a few brownie points, see what I did there..
Ray

 

[63720]

I heard it only applied to vans with black tyres.

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[irnbru]

I've not laughed so much in ages, and i nearly just spat my tea over the keyboard at some of the replies.

 

[Themselves]

I have hidden mine by painting it with invisible paint. Can’t be seen now. Unfortunately I can’t find it anymore.

 

[supervario]

Just had the council drone over by god so glad i bought an air rifle its in the ditch now back again same date next year

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[Robert Clark]

Must admit Jim - you had me going there
Well done!

 

[The Dotties]

Reply deleted.....twice!! ?

 

[Vipar]

I’m gonna put mine on blocks then it won’t technically be on the drive.?

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[Chris]

Nice one Jim.

It was making my blood boil even though I haven't got a motorhome

 

[DiggerJon]

Sadly, I wouldn't put it past "them"

 

[Grimsbygranny]

Lol. April Fool everybody,Almost got me,too.........

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[Armytwowheels]

We’ve seen advance notice of plans where an increase Council tax is proposed for anyone who has motorhome parked on their drive. Bizarrely only motorhomes are mentioned and it looks like caravans will escape this new stealth tax.

We knew they were going to have to claw money back somehow and the Government in its wisdom is going to include motorhomes as an annexe to the property which could add around £35/45 a month to the average council tax bill.

I've been told this tax will be automatically applied via calculations made from the Motor Insurers Database. When you tell your insurer that the motorhome is stored on your drive, somehow this will automatically link up with central council tax records. So if you tell them you keep it on your drive you might want to reconsider.

As I understand it. We will be able to obtain partial refunds but only if the motorhome is parked away from home for longer than 30 continuous days.
Frankly, this is ridiculous. The big motorhome clubs received the same letters about this tax as us but as yet have not gone public. All the clubs should band together to fight this, but as yet I can’t get them to even comment.

I know there are more important things happening right now but It is imperative that we get the ball rolling quickly, we can’t just leave this to the big clubs as they will likely just rollover to the demand

To this end I have started a petition and would encourage all motorhome owners to sign it ASAP Many thanks Stop The Motorhome Council Tax

Nice one, you nearly hooked me in.

 

[wiljoy]

Our council are going yo tax us on wealth. If we use more than 3 pieces of toilet paper per flush then we are considered wealthy.
Must cut my finger nails and plant some cabbage.

 

[Lenny HB]

Nice one.

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[buttons]

Big things have small beginnings Jim, you have now sown the seed, just needs a council official to take it on board. Personally its a great idea, why not pay extra for having the convenience of extra living accommodation on your driveway.

 

[tick59]

Don't give the council any more ideas Jim you never know who's reading your posts.

 

[Wendo55]

Yes I fell for it too, ? but it wouldn't have surprised me at all after the recent fiasco road tax increase for new vans!

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