Accrington Web - View Single Post - Council services

garinda · 01-09-2007, 22:05

I don't really have a lot of contact with our council, however on the few occasions when I have, this is my experience.

Council Tax. When I've needed to telephone, 50% of those times I've been told to call back as 'the computers are down'. The people in the actual office, front of house, have been professional, friendly, and on one occasion extremely kind and filled in some forms, something I can no longer do.

Recycling. Telephoned relevant number when I first bought my house and requested sacks and boxes. Telephoned again six months later telling them they hadn't arrived. Sixteen months after first calling, received recycling sacks/boxes.

Road sweeper who I see weekly in Oswaldtwistle, first rate.

Staff in Tourist Information office in the Town Hall, very friendly and helpful.

Arts in the borough, abysmal.

01-09-2007, 22:05	#8
garinda Give, give, give member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlookin' ducks & geese Posts: 32,411 Blog Entries: 293 Liked: 27 times Rep Power: 16466	Re: Council services - good service? I don't really have a lot of contact with our council, however on the few occasions when I have, this is my experience. Council Tax. When I've needed to telephone, 50% of those times I've been told to call back as 'the computers are down'. The people in the actual office, front of house, have been professional, friendly, and on one occasion extremely kind and filled in some forms, something I can no longer do. Recycling. Telephoned relevant number when I first bought my house and requested sacks and boxes. Telephoned again six months later telling them they hadn't arrived. Sixteen months after first calling, received recycling sacks/boxes. Road sweeper who I see weekly in Oswaldtwistle, first rate. Staff in Tourist Information office in the Town Hall, very friendly and helpful. Arts in the borough, abysmal. __________________ 'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.' Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.