We are always told how important it is to have a TV licence.
I have certainly tried to get one. My licence, which was due at the end of August, was fully paid by monthly payments made on the TV Licence Savings Card Scheme.
On August 18, I emailed inquiring about my licence. A ‘robot’ reply advised me I would hear from ‘the team’ in three working days — which I didn’t.
On August 25, I telephoned the TV Licensing Team again and was told that my quarterly statements had all been returned ‘not at this address’, hence the reason they didn’t send out the Licence.
Who did they think had been paying money into the card every month? I was also told that after payment of the fee, I had £70 in credit.
I was then advised my Licence would be sent out shortly and that the ‘not at this address’ had been removed from my name.
On September 1, I again telephoned them and was told my licence couldn’t be processed until the end of September, and would be duly sent out.
It is now November and there is still no sign of my licence.
If a member of their ‘detector team’ turns up at my door, will they accept receipts as proof of payment for licence? — Irate TV Licence Payer.
Roadworks hassle has been worth it
The roadworks
It’s been a difficult couple of months with all the roadworks and resulting delays in Dundee’s Dock Street and its surrounds.
However, it seems to have been worth it. The resurfacing work has made a huge difference to the quality of the road.
I used to drive into town with gritted teeth as I imagined the damage being done to my poor car’s suspension. The potholes were horrendous.
Now the road is so smooth, it’s unbelievable.
I had a very pleasant journey into the city centre. All the hassle and the jams have, in my opinion, been worth it. — Happy Driver.
Singing contest?
The X Factor is not about singing, it’s about popularity.
The judges’ criticism of the twin group John and Edward has been largely based on the fact they can’t sing.
Why then did Simon Cowell let them off the hook on Sunday with a decision that meant one of the best singers in the competition, Lucie, went out instead of the dreaded Jedward?
Ultimately it came down to the public, but Simon had the power to make it a singing contest and vote out Jedward.
He chose not to do that, despite being a vocal critic of the pair.
Instead he has shown that all he cares about is the publicity the twins generate, at the expense of a very talented young girl. —Upset Fan.
Save fireworks cash for Hogmanay
Here’s an idea for Dundee City Council on how to save money and still have Hogmanay celebrations.
Save thousands of pounds on the outdated firework displays across the city on November 5, thus freeing up policemen, firemen and council workers’ wages.
The amount of time and resources this pointless so-called celebration uses up is unbelievable.
The noise level of the fireworks and radio show seems to be getting louder each year.
My dogs are about beside themselves with these bangs. There is also the mess left by vendors and revellers which needs to be picked up the following day.
Surely in this age of health and safety and political correctness, this old tradition should be scrapped. — Damp Squib.
‘Great family evening’
I congratulate Dundee City Council for the amazing display at Baxter Park on bonfire night
The music and display was fantastic and it really was a great family evening.
Everything seems to cost so much money these days, so to have such a great evening out with the family for free, was fantastic. We are looking forward to next year’s already. — Very Happy Family.
MPs’ wages
It is with complete amazement that we are now witnessing a demand by our MPs that, if their expenses are to be curtailed, they will be asking for a raise of £40,000 on top of their existing salary.
Let me ask, are these the same MPs who voted for an increase to pensioners of the sum of 34p to improve their standard of living?
The same people who built the wealth of this country and defended it in time of need?
When asked how they reached this decision to raise their salaries and pensions to such an extent, we are then told it’s a Westminster decision.
The expenses scandal, then the salary and pension increases highlight how out of touch the MPs are with the lives of ordinary people. — Jack Stewart, National Pensioners Convention, 35 Potterhill Flats, Bridgend, Perth.
Liff bus decision absurd
Travel Dundee is changing the time of the 30/31 bus service leaving Liff Hospital from 7.18am to 7.05am.
Night staff finish their shift at 7.15 and depend on the 7.18 bus to get home and there is no way they can catch the bus at the new time of 7.05.
This is a totally absurd decision. — Upset.
Quiz night
Clepington Primary ASD Enhanced Provision is holding a quiz night on Thursday in the Fort Bar, Broughty Ferry.
The quiz starts at 8pm and costs £3 per head. There is also a raffle. — Linda Solazzo, Principal Teacher of ASD Enhanced Provision, Clepington Primary School, Dundee.
Autumn fair
St Mary’s Church, Broughty Ferry is holding an Autumn fair with crafts on Saturday, November 14, from 10am to 3pm.
There will be craft stalls, tombola, cake ‘n’ candy, produce, bric-a-brac. Admission is £1.50 to include tea or coffee and the proceeds will go to the church organ restoration fund. — Sally Carus.
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