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idealrob

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Licence in Scotland
« on: May 02, 2011, 08:30:45 pm »
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

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2011, 08:45:31 pm »
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

Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2011, 08:46:32 pm »
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

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2011, 10:35:11 pm »
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

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2011, 10:53:04 pm »
what would happen if every wc in scotland said, we aint getting a licence?

alanwilson

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2011, 11:12:00 pm »
licence hasn't stopped the beer brigade, just another hinderence
I've never been to bed with an ugly bird but I've woken up with loads!

JSMC

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2011, 11:34:23 pm »
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

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2011, 12:25:16 am »
alrite guys is it right that theres 6 councils that dont have a license

mci services

Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2011, 12:32:48 am »
alrite guys is it right that theres 6 councils that dont have a license


yes I believe so

mci services

Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2011, 12:38:56 am »
here is the areas that do
http://www.slwcn.org/area.htm ;)

Lee Burbidge

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2011, 05:47:12 pm »
here is the areas that do
http://www.slwcn.org/area.htm ;)


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

mci services

Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2011, 05:59:21 pm »
Don't know you would need to ask them :D 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

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2011, 06:05:23 pm »
Don't know you would need to ask them :D 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

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2011, 07:16:52 pm »
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

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2011, 07:46:51 pm »
do you work in Scotland then??

sandy

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2011, 08:41:25 pm »
yes

Lee Burbidge

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2011, 08:56:16 pm »
So what do you think of the SLWCN (is them letters in the right order lol)

mci services

Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2011, 08:58:52 pm »
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

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #18 on: May 03, 2011, 09:42:31 pm »
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 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Lee Burbidge

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Re: Licence in Scotland
« Reply #19 on: May 03, 2011, 09:55:29 pm »
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?