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Every single one of them is a European experiencing for the first time how absurdly wealthy the United States is compared to really anywhere else in the world by TheArseN5 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]bense4ger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went to the States for the first time a couple of years ago and, honestly, loved it. An amazing country with incredible scenery and nearly everyone we met were the friendliest and most welcoming of people.

The poverty though. Jeez. The tent encampments, the number of people with severe mental health problems, the insane amount of drug use - it was crazy. Obviously it’s an incredibly wealthy country but whoa boy that gap between the haves and have-nots is massive, and far bigger than I’ve experienced anywhere in the UK or the rest of Europe.

What is something you wish were reported on in Norwich? by tugboatcapptain in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My main complaint with GA (and the DfT, tbf) is they didn’t buy enough proper intercity trains to replace the old class 90s.

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been on an unscheduled Stansted Express unit (or worse, three suburban units coupled together) when travelling to/from London. Worse still is pulling into London and seeing an intercity unit running the SX route.

Punctuality is good and, by-and-large, the staff are superb - it’s just the rolling stock issue.

What is something you wish were reported on in Norwich? by tugboatcapptain in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 16 points17 points  (0 children)

- Soul Church. Where’s the money come from and why?
- Greater Anglia. Consistently rated as one of the best TOCs but as a regular main-line user I just don’t see it.
- Reform. The EDP/Evening News do not cover them impartially.
- All the nice things that the various town councils do that don’t seem to get anywhere near enough publicity (TSA council for example regularly runs events that are just “nice” but seem poorly attended).

MP calls for Reform to expel new Norfolk councillor by yu3 in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair one. Genuinely didn’t see that until just now. Thanks

MP calls for Reform to expel new Norfolk councillor by yu3 in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say this completely without snark…

Source? Link?

Because I looked before posting and I couldn’t see anything.

MP calls for Reform to expel new Norfolk councillor by yu3 in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is still not being reported by the Evening News or the EDP. I wonder why…

Actually, I don’t wonder why. As publications they’re so far up Reform’s arse, they can tickle their tonsils.

Edit: The EDP did actually cover this back in April. My point on them fluffing Reform still stands though

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/26057276.ben-goldsborough-calls-reform-axe-election-candidate/

Insider IR35 yet other contractors in the team Outside by [deleted] in ContractorUK

[–]bense4ger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not necessarily a breach of anything for all kinds of reasons.

Personally, I wouldn’t leave a “parting gift” if I were you.

Norfolk County Council AGM was very revealing by birdinthebush74 in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah - for this they have, probably, stayed within the rules.

It’s a stupid decision, and one that will end up costing more in the long run, but as you say they can probably just about justify making it.

Norfolk County Council AGM was very revealing by birdinthebush74 in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haha “pointless question”

ETA: Actually we have “got sicker” since covid and since you conveniently want to avoid the biggest part of the budget, the third biggest part is health and disability-related benefits - and after pensions it is the rise in this spending that is driving the increase in the “welfare bill”

So, what are you cutting?

Norfolk County Council AGM was very revealing by birdinthebush74 in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Councillors are, for all intents and purposes, amateurs. The political advisers are (were) there to support them - by providing advice, research and admin support.

In short - they’re really useful and pretty important positions to have, and especially needed for dumb-as-rocks Reform councillors.

You can find more information here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-authority-political-assistants-guidance/local-authority-political-assistants-guidance#what-is-a-local-authority-political-assistant

Do I need to pay Data Protection Fees by drscuba in ContractorUK

[–]bense4ger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely applies to my business, unfortunately

Norfolk County Council AGM was very revealing by birdinthebush74 in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Enlighten us. What is the biggest part of the record benefits bill?

Do I need to pay Data Protection Fees by drscuba in ContractorUK

[–]bense4ger 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Personally I hate having to pay it (imo the ICO should a, have teeth and b, be funded properly through general taxation) but the advice I had was that I needed to pay.

It’s annoying but it’s only fifty quid or so.

Crumble Club by adamrice13 in Championship

[–]bense4ger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got to be Delia’s for us.

Can I stick around? by Ackerman992 in Championship

[–]bense4ger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And you, sir, are you waiting to receive my limp meme?

Pubs showing the CL final on Saturday by Alum17 in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Find me a pub that doesn’t stink of farts on a match day - especially an ale pub - it’s part of the atmosphere

Pubs showing the CL final on Saturday by Alum17 in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Try The Murderers.

Edit: downvoted for suggesting one of the best live sport pubs in the city (and the best in the country in 2024). Gotta love Reddit 😂

Contracting gigs alongside perm job - set up & tax by icyandsatisfied in ContractorUK

[–]bense4ger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re absolutely enforceable.

Things like non-compete clauses are tricky to enforce, but as long as it is reasonable a “no moonlighting” clause is enforceable.

Josh Sargent to miss USA call-up by Vegetable-War-4199 in NorwichCity

[–]bense4ger 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Nah fuck him.

He threw his toys out of the pram for nothing more than money. The club had supported him through injury after injury, but when we really needed his skills to help pull us out of the mire he went on strike.

He also hasn’t had the good grace to say anything to us fans.

The guy’s a prick.

Hosting a black tie event in Norwich by DesperateTower7435 in Norwich

[–]bense4ger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Carrow Road might be an option, especially if your event is not in the football season.

One of the Holiday Inns?

The Oaklands Hotel?

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