Although this is mentioned in another thread as being a tariff offered to those who spend 10% of their income on fuel, is has been changed to 20% of income, thus making fewer people have access to it. Also they consider all tax credits and child benefit as income and also council tax and housing benefit. I have just spoken to them about changing to this tariff, as we are on a very low income, ie. tax credits only, and I was told that our usage was only 12% of our income and therefore we would not be allowed to claim. Baring in mind that I pay around £120 per month on electricity and about £10 on gas. on a minuscule income of tax credits, I fail to see how this isn't more than 20%. Absolute joke. Any ideas/help would be great

So I basically need to write a letter to the local authority to state that based on the above grounds my partner would like to be considered vulnerable and should have the account taken back in to the care of the local authority where arrangements will be made to clear the outstanding balance?

So what does that mean to us then if she's classed as vulnerable?

Where to start? Back in June 09, I accidentally drove through a bus lane (It was a dedicated road, once you turn the wrong way, your screwed) and was sent a FPN from Bath and NE Somerset council. Having been unemployed for some time (was travelling to an interview at the time), and unable to pay the fine, I made the mistake many people make of burying my head in the sand. The car doesn't belong to me, it belongs to my partner, so the fine is in her name. 2 days ago we recieved a Removal notice from the above collection agency as follows As a result of this letter, I have now had my partner transfer the car into my name, and have sent the paperwork off to the DVLA to get it done ASAP, we are unmarried, so this should take the car out of the firing line, can anyone confirm? Also my partner is pregnant, and we both claim benefits to try to pay the bills, hopefully not for too long, as I am interviewing like im on speed, and something should come along soon. Also, all the property in the house genuinly belongs to me, well certainly the items of value (Custom built PC/ Laptop/ PS3 Wii 360/ TV /Blu ray etc) I rang the company this morning to let them know that the car was no longer in her posession and that the property in the house did not belong to her (god they are arrogant ****s in that office) and also advised them she was pregnant. I was told to get her to ring them later to give them authority to speak to me about the account as i would be the one paying. Followed that up with a phone call to the local authority, and they said they could not take the debt back as it has gone off to a collector I have recieved 1 letter before this that I can think of from the collector, but have had no visits, or letters saying they have visited I have since moved the car a considerable distance away from the property, as I fear that even though I have informed them of the change, it won't be updated on the DVLA site for some time and I cannot afford to be without transport. What I really need to know is the following: 1) Should I get my partner to speak to them later today or is that not wise 2) What rights would a bailiff have if he was to make a visit 3) Is £359.73 an unrealistic fee for an £70 fine (I can't afford it anyway, but even if I could I would be against paying such a rediculous ammount) 4) Are they breaching any of their rules in the above letter (For a Form 4 I believe) 5) Does my partner being pregnant change anything 6)Also, what is a warrant/distress warrant (are they the same thing?) and how would I know about this as I don't recall my partner getting anything of the sort from the council, and what does this allow the bailiff to do? Really just need some good old fashioned advice on how to deal with this and what I should do Sorry for the long post, but thanks in advance for all your help Rich