[idealrob]

Just wondering after licencing in Scotland, has it got rid of the £3 quid sid type of window cleaners, topping up dole money, is it properly policed, and has it been a help or hinderence.

idealrob

[matthewprice]

30 years cleaning never once had to show licence to anyone ,a guy in next town was reported for not having one ,had to stop working until he got it,9 weeks in that time new guy came in and took over,can be a good thing  but does cause a lot of grief

[mci services]

No it hasn't got rid of the £3 cleaners, police are to busy with real crime, and it can be a hindrance, with council borders meaning you need more licenses.

But we have it so I try to use it to my advantage to sell my services. the police and councils do clamp downs now and then and it seems to help, but come spring the unlicensed guys appear again. I think it really depends on the council and much they enforce it, I suppose it vary's depending on area.

[JSMC]

the licence is just a tax in my eyes. Doug is doing his best to get councils and police working to enforce it but i think it mus tbe like hitting your head on a brick wall.

The 3 quid houses are still there i'm afraid.

[Pope vader]

what would happen if every wc in scotland said, we aint getting a licence?

[alanwilson]

licence hasn't stopped the beer brigade, just another hinderence

[JSMC]

if i ever decide to employ or have someone sub for me it then becomes tricky. it could cost a lot of money finding the right guy and going through a few licences in the process.

[K.J.M]

alrite guys is it right that theres 6 councils that dont have a license

[mci services]

alrite guys is it right that theres 6 councils that dont have a license

yes I believe so

[mci services]

here is the areas that do
http://www.slwcn.org/area.htm

[Lee Burbidge]

here is the areas that do
http://www.slwcn.org/area.htm

So why have 6 councils decided not to and the others have?
 

[mci services]

Don't know you would need to ask them I would imagine they are rural with low population, and the cost of administrating a license would outweigh any benefit of enforcing it, but really I have no idea you would need to ask the councils. 

[Lee Burbidge]

Don't know you would need to ask them I would imagine they are rural with low population, and the cost of administrating a license would outweigh any benefit of enforcing it, but really I have no idea you would need to ask the councils. 

Does Scottish wc's really benefit from licencing as I can not see any evidenc for it.

[sandy]

its a pure rip off  a licence for every area at £120 each  you could accept it if it covered the whole of scotland what a con

[Lee Burbidge]

do you work in Scotland then??

[sandy]

yes

[Lee Burbidge]

So what do you think of the SLWCN (is them letters in the right order lol)

[mci services]

you on the wind up lee, this subject is done every few months for the last 3 years and probably longer, do a search

[matthewprice]

notice that some councils mention working at hight regs. local council h&s is looking to see if the council has a responsability to make sure you are working in accordence with the h&s as the isuing council.these guys dont you just love them

[Lee Burbidge]

you on the wind up lee, this subject is done every few months for the last 3 years and probably longer, do a search

No need to my friend 

watch this space. hey im interested if you think it works or not?