I WONDER how many people don t know that they are entitled to a refund on their community charge if they are living alone. My advice to anybody in this situation is to get in touch with the council and ask what exactly you should be paying. You will not

I WONDER how many people don't know that they are entitled to a refund on their community charge if they are living alone.

My advice to anybody in this situation is to get in touch with the council and ask what exactly you should be paying. You will not get any money refunded, just a re-adjusted charge for next year.

When asked why this information is not made public knowledge, a very informal lady said it was up to the individual to read the leaflets and make their own enquiries.

ERNIE TEMPLEMAN, Malta