Should a TV aerial be a standard feature of a council property?

[Earthly 10]

My mum lives in a council property and she says she needs a new ariel and has been pricing them up. I'm surprised they're not a standard feature on council properties.

[Mecky 10]

Does she expect a free washing machine, cooker and fridge too?

[Earthly 10]

Does she expect a free washing machine, cooker and fridge too?

 

I knew some <removed> was going to respond with something like that.

 

First of all Its not her that is wondering about this, its me, and secondly no I don't think that washing machines and cookers etc should be as standard, but given that council properties are fitted with the required plumbing and gas pipes ready for washers and cookers etc, why not an ariel ready for a TV?

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[Xt500 10]

Ungrateful springs to mind.

[Gleadly 11]

Guess you'd want them to pay the Sky subscription into the deal as well!

[Gazza58 10]

I knew some asshole was going to respond with something like that.

 

First of all Its not her that is wondering about this, its me, and secondly no I don't think that washing machines and cookers etc should be as standard, but given that council properties are fitted with the required plumbing and gas pipes ready for washers and cookers etc, why not an ariel ready for a TV?

 

Its a fair point.

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[francypants 441]

Unlike water and gas, a TV ariel is not a necessary.

[Earthly 10]

Guess you'd want them to pay the Sky subscription into the deal as well!

 

Good post.

 

[PRESLEY 1,230]

Unlike water and gas, a TV ariel is not a necessary.

 

How do you get a picture then. go on! someone say use a metal coathanger.

[Bypassblade 10]

My mum lives in a council property and she says she needs a new ariel and has been pricing them up. I'm surprised they're not a standard feature on council properties.

 

TBH I think most council houses that people move into do have an aerial, but if it ever needs replacing the onus is on them to pay for it.

[francypants 441]

Aerials should be provided free of charge at the point of use to all pensioners and welfare claimants.

 

 

...... Why ?

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[PRESLEY 1,230]

Aerials should be provided free of charge at the point of use to all pensioners and welfare claimants.

 

 

... Why ?

 

Probably because they watch more telly.

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