Hope everyone had a lovely christmas and new year's break. Due to the economic downturn we had to take leave from 19 dec to 5 jan! Such hardship. And, the weather was even fairly kind to us - although I wouldn't mind having another week this week given how warm it is outside. Seems such a waste to be cooped up inside on such beautiful days.
I'm now doing battle with the Council over training on their land. They are intent on playing hardball at the moment, so I've now been interviewed by our local paper and also our local radio station, i98. Story is here:http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/news/local/news/general/council-fee-plan-angers-outdoor-fitness-trainers/1401053.aspx I don't mind paying a fee, but council are proposing that we tender for a certain spot to use - so god only knows how much that will cost! It would have been a lot more fair if they'd been transparent in what they were planning, and at least engaged with the fitness trainers to come to an amicable solution. Will we have to tender $10,000 to secure a spot? or will $100 be enough?
In the meantime, they say we can't legally operate our businesses - although there's been no mention of any licence on their website area for business licences at all so far - just sounds like convenient revenue raising. Why not just charge a standard licence/permit fee?
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Happy New Year Caroline and good luck with the Council. They love to make our lives difficult!
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