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    Paul.
    The new system is clear cut and concise.
    14% cut in HB for 1 un-occupied bed, 25% for 2 un-occupied beds.

    The grey area is how it is going to be implemented and it seems, when, it is going to be implemented.

    I do not agree with forcing people to give up there 3 bedroom houses if they have living siblings.
    I have 1 son at home and 2 other sons and 1 daughter, plus grandchildren, who do not live with me but visit and stay with us on many occasions throughout the year. Therefore my spare bedroom is vital to my family life.

    However, if someone wishes to downsize, then they should be able to, providing the move is acceptable to all parties.
    The problem is, where are the council going to move them to, if they request a move, due to these cuts, which is one of the options?
    If I choose that option, the council will either have to find me an adapted 2 bedroom house, which there are none available or adapt a 2 bedroom house at a huge cost.
    This has not been thought out properly and is going to cause a lot of unrest.

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