"Guy King" wrote in message
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Where we don't have water charges

It just pays for itself?

The redistributed land which expanded the economy, which brought in more
general tax, which rendered council tax and water none chargeable. Land
re-distribution was one of the keys to the economic success of Ireland.

In the UK, most of a councils budget is from central government. Look at the
expense of collecting council tax at what they receive. Enormous. Bailiffs
in the UK make many, many millions collecting council tax, which adds misery
to people as they heavy ramp up charges and invade people's homes. A £200
debt can run up to £6,000 when bailiffs get involved. All needless. No need
for the silly tax at all.