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utilities bills

Stuffed

How do others manage? just called to find out how much heating oil would cost and 1000 litres that lasts 7 months is £670+5% vat doubled in three yearsSurprised normally use birthday money towards it

Electricity bill was £357 for 3 months, think that is mainly due to increased washing due to ill health

Water bill is £420 a year but I phoned up and explained my situation and they cancelled direct debit and put note on account.

Told not to worry-but they will surely want paying at some point,can't believe how expensive it is but on property ratable value so they say.

 There are some social schemes for water in my area, maybe they will offer that? 

 

 

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  • Stuffed said:

    My experience is it takes little time for it to unravel-budgeting and social tariffs should be key advice

    True,

    In law they cannot stop your water supply if you do not pay your bills, as it is a necessity, not saying ellec + others aren't, but in law this is.

    But, not to scare anyone, some water comps have been lying and saying well the property is empty, when it clearly isn't as they're allowed to cut supply off then. Some are also cutting the flow of water you get from your taps to a dirzzel (so for them, you get water for drinking etc but only in small amounts).

    How on earth are supposed to have a bath - go down to your near council swimming baths/gym (if they're not closed by now Sealed)

    Take Care,

    urspecial

     

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  • Stuffed said:

    My experience is it takes little time for it to unravel-budgeting and social tariffs should be key advice

    True,

    In law they cannot stop your water supply if you do not pay your bills, as it is a necessity, not saying ellec + others aren't, but in law this is.

    But, not to scare anyone, some water comps have been lying and saying well the property is empty, when it clearly isn't as they're allowed to cut supply off then. Some are also cutting the flow of water you get from your taps to a dirzzel (so for them, you get water for drinking etc but only in small amounts).

    How on earth are supposed to have a bath - go down to your near council swimming baths/gym (if they're not closed by now Sealed)

    Take Care,

    urspecial

     

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