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Then challenge it, you know they have to keep separate accounts for drivers licenses.

Our council recently discussed the position regarding 3 year drivers badges. At the moment they have decided to keep this at 1 year but they have looked at some proposals. Our licenses have increased by 25% in 2013 and 2014 and the proposal is already in place for another 25% increase in 2015. According to the link below we are also looking at further 25% increases in 2016 and 2017.
http://docs.melton.gov.uk:8080/WAM/doc/ ... ageCount=1

the ombudsman who replied saying that they didn't have the resources to investigate.

" I note what you say about the failings of the Ombudsman. It is, unfortunately, the case that all too often the Ombudsman does not appear to side with the consumer but with the company. If I am re-elected in May, I will do my best to find a way to raise the issue of the lack of objectivity with the Ombudsman"

mancityfan wrote:

Then challenge it, you know they have to keep separate accounts for drivers licenses.

Tried that last year. I went through the Council complaints procedure and then went to the ombudsman who replied saying that they didn't have the resources to investigate. The Council were supposed to be having another look at the figures this year after I had a meeting last summer and showed them how costings are done in Bournmouth but at yet, I have not heard anything.

grandad wrote:

Our three year licences are £260 all in. Just over the border in Mansfield it's £150 for three years all in.

Nidge2 wrote:

grandad wrote:

Our three year licences are £260 all in. Just over the border in Mansfield it's £150 for three years all in.

I think you will find that mansfield were challenged by the trade, and I think they have not had another increase since then, 2006 I think

They are only allowed to charge the cost of processing a driver's license.

So how can it be 50% more expensive if you leave the renewal to the seven days? ](*,)

Sussex wrote:

They are only allowed to charge the cost of processing a driver's license.

So how can it be 50% more expensive if you leave the renewal to the seven days? ](*,)

or 50% cheaper if you dont.....if you look at it that way

Author:	grandad [ Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:52 am ]
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Our council recently discussed the position regarding 3 year drivers badges. At the moment they have decided to keep this at 1 year but they have looked at some proposals. Our licenses have increased by 25% in 2013 and 2014 and the proposal is already in place for another 25% increase in 2015. According to the link below we are also looking at further 25% increases in 2016 and 2017. http://docs.melton.gov.uk:8080/WAM/doc/ ... ageCount=1

Author:	mancityfan [ Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:17 pm ]
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Then challenge it, you know they have to keep separate accounts for drivers licenses.

Author:	grandad [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:45 am ]
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mancityfan wrote: Then challenge it, you know they have to keep separate accounts for drivers licenses. Tried that last year. I went through the Council complaints procedure and then went to the ombudsman who replied saying that they didn't have the resources to investigate. The Council were supposed to be having another look at the figures this year after I had a meeting last summer and showed them how costings are done in Bournmouth but at yet, I have not heard anything.

Author:	Nidge2 [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:58 am ]
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grandad wrote: Our council recently discussed the position regarding 3 year drivers badges. At the moment they have decided to keep this at 1 year but they have looked at some proposals. Our licenses have increased by 25% in 2013 and 2014 and the proposal is already in place for another 25% increase in 2015. According to the link below we are also looking at further 25% increases in 2016 and 2017. http://docs.melton.gov.uk:8080/WAM/doc/ ... ageCount=1 Our three year licences are £260 all in. Just over the border in Mansfield it's £150 for three years all in.

Author:	Cabby John 1 [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:10 pm ]
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Quote: the ombudsman who replied saying that they didn't have the resources to investigate. It will come out in years to come......"The Ombudsman" is there for big business and is a waste of time for the ordinary person. They are no more than a buffer designed to wear people down and to stop them getting to the truth. Ironically a letter has just arrived as I correct this post at 11.35 am. It is from an MP who I wrote regarding an issue that I had with an Insurance company, at the same time hi lighting the failure of the Ombudsman office to really do their job fairly and properly. I will not name the MP but I will quote a paragraph.......... Quote: " I note what you say about the failings of the Ombudsman. It is, unfortunately, the case that all too often the Ombudsman does not appear to side with the consumer but with the company. If I am re-elected in May, I will do my best to find a way to raise the issue of the lack of objectivity with the Ombudsman" Although I fall within his ward my vote is neither here or there to him.....so his letter is not as such a vote catcher for him. To go back to my point re the Ombudsman; I think it is fair to say that others are finding that the Ombudsman office is not the place to find justice or genuine help.

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Author:	mancityfan [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:09 pm ]
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grandad wrote: mancityfan wrote: Then challenge it, you know they have to keep separate accounts for drivers licenses. Tried that last year. I went through the Council complaints procedure and then went to the ombudsman who replied saying that they didn't have the resources to investigate. The Council were supposed to be having another look at the figures this year after I had a meeting last summer and showed them how costings are done in Bournmouth but at yet, I have not heard anything. Put in another freedom of information request, save all details of previous requests and replies.

Author:	mancityfan [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:11 pm ]
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Nidge2 wrote: grandad wrote: Our council recently discussed the position regarding 3 year drivers badges. At the moment they have decided to keep this at 1 year but they have looked at some proposals. Our licenses have increased by 25% in 2013 and 2014 and the proposal is already in place for another 25% increase in 2015. According to the link below we are also looking at further 25% increases in 2016 and 2017. http://docs.melton.gov.uk:8080/WAM/doc/ ... ageCount=1 Our three year licences are £260 all in. Just over the border in Mansfield it's £150 for three years all in. I think you will find that mansfield were challenged by the trade, and I think they have not had another increase since then, 2006 I think

Author:	Nidge2 [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:26 pm ]
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mancityfan wrote: Nidge2 wrote: grandad wrote: Our council recently discussed the position regarding 3 year drivers badges. At the moment they have decided to keep this at 1 year but they have looked at some proposals. Our licenses have increased by 25% in 2013 and 2014 and the proposal is already in place for another 25% increase in 2015. According to the link below we are also looking at further 25% increases in 2016 and 2017. http://docs.melton.gov.uk:8080/WAM/doc/ ... ageCount=1 Our three year licences are £260 all in. Just over the border in Mansfield it's £150 for three years all in. I think you will find that mansfield were challenged by the trade, and I think they have not had another increase since then, 2006 I think Yes we challenged them back in late 2005.

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:46 pm ]
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New fees

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 8:01 pm ]
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grandad wrote: Our council recently discussed the position regarding 3 year drivers badges. At the moment they have decided to keep this at 1 year but they have looked at some proposals. Our licenses have increased by 25% in 2013 and 2014 and the proposal is already in place for another 25% increase in 2015. According to the link below we are also looking at further 25% increases in 2016 and 2017. http://docs.melton.gov.uk:8080/WAM/doc/ ... ageCount=1 isnt cheaper for you over that border near you?

Author:	Sussex [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 8:09 pm ]
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They are only allowed to charge the cost of processing a driver's license. So how can it be 50% more expensive if you leave the renewal to the last seven days before expiry?

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 8:10 pm ]
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Sussex wrote: They are only allowed to charge the cost of processing a driver's license. So how can it be 50% more expensive if you leave the renewal to the seven days? or 50% cheaper if you dont.....if you look at it that way maybe they rush in a crack team of specialists for late renewals

Author:	Sussex [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 8:11 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: Sussex wrote: They are only allowed to charge the cost of processing a driver's license. So how can it be 50% more expensive if you leave the renewal to the seven days? or 50% cheaper if you dont.....if you look at it that way Ask them for a breakdown of costs for processing a taxi/PH driver's license renewal via a FoI request.

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