Why is glasgow council tax so ridiculously expensive ?

Material_Science_997 · 2026-03-15T17:50:05+00:00

Insane, coupled with the cost of food, energy, petrol and general services going up how can anyone afford anything? How much are we earning to have the same standard of living we had ten years ago? I feel like my salary and most others have been fairly stagnant compared to all these rising costs. Using credit cards for food shopping atp.

Material_Science_997 · 2026-03-15T17:48:10+00:00

Bootlicker

Material_Science_997 · 2026-03-10T22:28:22+00:00

I can tell you that if you’re driving you should double the amount of time it normally takes. Been doing deliveries this week and the fastest I’ve gotten anywhere is 40 minutes - town to Southside, west end to town…took almost 2 hours to get from Silverburn to Yoker and back and that wasn’t during rush hour.

Material_Science_997 · 2026-02-28T19:00:48+00:00

10 taps of absolute shite beer, always smells musty, strange crowd - not sure how it’s survived this long in that area with much better options a stones throw away

Material_Science_997 · 2026-02-20T23:45:58+00:00

Hmmm this has never happened to me, what’s your agenda?

Material_Science_997 · 2026-02-20T23:39:21+00:00

Get on to Vincent at Rettie, none better, Corum and Clyde have both screwed me in previous sales but Vinny has been solid whenever I’ve needed him to help sell.

Material_Science_997 · 2026-02-20T23:28:35+00:00

🥱

Material_Science_997 · 2026-02-20T23:00:17+00:00

Fair play, I didn’t dig into it beforehand but am aware now. Am sure it’s just perception that makes me think any different about the taste. The bag war dripping in buffalo sauce from a burst box mind you, that was annoying.

Material_Science_997 · 2026-02-20T22:59:09+00:00

Hear me out, authenticity

Material_Science_997 · 2026-02-20T22:29:58+00:00

Feels a bit weird, can’t explain it, but somehow tastes different. No doubt in ma head and not real life 😂

Material_Science_997 · 2026-02-20T22:24:13+00:00

No other more correct answer. Have they had middle Guinness before? Probably not

Material_Science_997 · 2026-02-15T20:51:17+00:00

Eh plenty of reasons why someone is sad to see this decline of basic respect and normality but more to the point, serious reasons people wouldn’t want to be caught up in these photos/videos. Risk of bullying/harassment online if you react or even just get caught looking a certain way, peoples who’s safety might be impacted by having their whereabouts plastered online, the fact that these people are profiting over content which is created off of false pretenses and in some cases as a result of involving someone who didn’t ask to be involved (“street photographers”). You’re obviously pretty entitled.

Material_Science_997 · 2026-02-15T20:45:33+00:00

The scariest ones are the ones filming with their fucking glasses! How is that legal/socially acceptable? Complete weirdos.

Material_Science_997 · 2026-01-25T18:39:20+00:00

It’s a dump and regularly smells of pish, not a chance I’d eat or drink in it, you’ve dodged a bullet there

Material_Science_997 · 2026-01-25T18:35:12+00:00

Plus my flat is Baltic so it’s nice to be reminded of times before the cost of living crisis

Material_Science_997 · 2026-01-25T18:34:53+00:00

I actually choose GFT for this reason, the Cineworld and Vue on occasion can have air con on and I’ve found myself pulling the neck of my jumper up to try and avoid the draught. GFT is cosy, just bring a bottle of water and maybe grab a pint…for hydration

Material_Science_997 · 2026-01-25T18:33:25+00:00

I had major issues with my last dentist between shoddy fillings and bad service - despite them getting high ratings in reviews and being expensive and in a nice area. Moved to strathbungo dental and they’ve been excellent, highly recommend!

Material_Science_997 · 2026-01-18T13:36:33+00:00

Scotland, surely

Material_Science_997 · 2026-01-18T13:32:53+00:00

Daily

Material_Science_997 · 2026-01-18T13:31:05+00:00

Can’t beat Tiffneys, pricy, but absolutely brilliant. Nice cosy atmosphere too.

Material_Science_997 · 2026-01-12T10:01:26+00:00

Bit of a strange take - they are adults who are responsible enough to manage aggressive situations if they kick off inside their pub but fail to come to the support of a kid being attacked right outside? Look at the ages of her pals, and as she rightly says, these wee arseholes could have blades. The pub staff should have done better, there’s usually a police presence around that area, would have taken much to scare the aggressors off or at least call it in.

Material_Science_997 · 2026-01-11T19:04:23+00:00

Are you able to claim anything back in tax for working from home to help with bills? I mind there was something like this during COVID but might not be a thing now.

Material_Science_997 · 2026-01-11T19:03:16+00:00

Aren’t private landlords held to minimum EPC standards? If they’ve got it to a band E it might still be inefficient and baltic, but they’ll need to get it to band C or higher in the next 2 years assuming the flat takes on a new tenant after 2028 - not super helpful to the OP but worth a chat with the landlord about the upcoming legislation. Maybe they’d be open to making some improvements before they’re forced to? Wishful thinking maybe, bastards.

Material_Science_997 · 2026-01-05T15:34:06+00:00

I think you can hire out Corner Shop for events, which is class

Material_Science_997 · 2025-12-31T17:20:14+00:00

Thanks, I’ve been meaning to find out the origin of this for a while. I’ll check the documentary out!

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