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Haydon flood alleviation welcomed,
but pile driving is a worry

Flood alleviation works on Haydon Wick brook being undertaken
by the Environment Agency have been welcomed but residents have
voiced concern about the vibration from giant pile driving machines
that might be damaging their homes.

According to residents’ com- have a choice but to offer compensa-
ments on the Priory Vale Facebook tion, but it hasn’t yet come to this.
page there are cracks appearing in Even in this country houses are
ceilings, burglar alarm systems are built to easily withstand the levels
being activated and moss is being of vibration that are occurring as a
shaken off roofs. result of the works, and the team
Paul Dunn from Clary Road keep very close data records of all
sent The Link the picture above activity. To find out more contact Basepoint Swindon now on 01793 608800
and expressed worry that the true “During an unannounced visit or email: [email protected] quoting:‘12 12 12’
impact may not show itself immedi- to the site I witnessed evidence
ately. “I’ve had the pile-driver right of works being stopped as the No obligation, no surprises and no lease term
outside my door and the house has team’s own vibration limits were
shaken all day. I’m assuming the approached.” Basepoint Business Centre
team know what they’re doing and Reflecting on the ongoing work Rivermead Drive, Swindon SN5 7EX
there aren’t going to be any long and long term outcome Paul said: www.basepoint.co.uk
term effects.” “To be fair the work is for the resi- Terms & Conditions apply @Basepoint_Swnd
Explaining what the consequenc- dents’ benefit in the long run and
es would be if the works could be the team are doing a really good job.
shown conclusively to have caused There’s been good communication
damage, Swindon Council team and they are keeping the area as tidy
leader for Environmental Enforce- as possible.”
Ask Peter B
Ask Peter B
ment Damon Green said: “My Residents with concerns should Ask Peter B
understanding of the law is that contact haydon.wickFAS@environ-
the Environment Agency wouldn’t ment-agency.gov.uk
Advice for small businesses
AMS gives seasonal spend to school from Peter Bromiley ACA
Technical Director AMS Accountancy Ltd.
Instead of using a commercial design for their Christmas card, this Delta 606, Swindon SN5 7XF
year AMS Accountancy Ltd decided to challenge children at Lawn
Q:: My accountant says I should pay myself ‘enough salary’
Primary School to come up with ideas. Q
from my Ltd. Co. for a ‘tick’ towards my state
pension. What is that?

A: A: There are 2 state pensions.
Basic State Pension: To get the maximum pension you must make
a National Insurance contribution (for a tick) for 30 years, and in
2012/13 you will need a salary of at least £5,564 for a tick.

Secondary State Pension: Depends on how much Employee’s NI
you pay in your working life. In 2012/13, if your salary exceeds
£7,605, Employee’s NI will be deducted at 12%, counting towards
your Secondary State Pension.

Barbara French of AMS Accountancy presenting a cheque to N.B. on salary above £7,488 your Company will also have to pay
Lawn headteacher Chris Davis. Photo: Richard Wintle www.calyxpix.com Employer’s NI at 13.8%. Employer’s NI does not actually count
Lisa Lane, who managed the different this year.” towards your Secondary State Pension – and this is partly why
project, contacted headteacher Alesha Taser’s design was chosen many Company owners pay themselves only enough salary to get
Chris Davis who was keen on the as the winner and she received £25. their ‘tick’ and then pay themselves the rest in dividends.
idea and invited her to meet Year Lawn Primary received a donation
5 children to tell them about the of £200 for participating. 01793-818400 www.ams-accountancy.co.uk
competition. Barbara French, partner at AMS
“The children were excited at the Accountancy Ltd said: “The idea
prospect of winning some money was very well received at Lawn
for themselves and for the school,” and we’ve decided to do it every
said Lisa. “I think our clients will year. Alesha’s picture has a lovely
really enjoy receiving something Christmassy design to it.”

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