@gazetteherald If councils can double the tax on second homes, what's stopping them from imposing similarly punitive measures on other aspects of life? Fairness means ensuring that policies are balanced and consider the contributions and circumstances of all individuals.
@gazetteherald What’s most important here is understanding that today’s policies might seem to target the 'wealthy,' but they set a precedent that could affect everyone.
OK FOLKS .. Unbelievable that local councils want to rip off those in their areas who've done OK .. A proposal to double council-tax on our second homes .. an outrageous attack on aspiration as I made clear to @mrmarkdolan on @GBNEWS ..
@mikeparry8@mrmarkdolan@GBNEWS If councils can double the tax on second homes, what's stopping them from imposing similarly punitive measures on other aspects of life?
@BBCYork So unfair. Totally disagree with it.
Soon they might say, double road tax if you have two cars on the driveway...same things. Regardless you whether you actually need both of you don't...dare to think it you owned 3 🤦
@yuanyi_z Probably they managed as the roads didn't quite melt, there were no houses so people wouldn't leave all windows fully open and AGA full blast - complaining it's too hot...🤔😉
@CatrinNye That's sad! Glad there were kind people around your Mum ❤️
Also on the other hand, I believe there should be thick line in Second Homes to separate them from Holiday Cottages!
So, people buy home in area they love vs making a business...
@guardian Seems like instead of Whitby you could put any other nice town, village, place...
The focus should be to try and balance Holiday Homes vs Second Homes.. with seeing no problem with the latter ones!
@LBIAirport I don't quite understand why is it actually open?
Would you open a restaurant for let's say a hundred seats, with one chef and one waiter?
You can either manage or you can't! We're flying on Wed, but feeling stressed already!!!