Hi all Regarding any council service charges that you feel are far too high, I earlier recommended that you go straight to the Home Owners Unit in Rotherhithe and speak to the person named on your invoice. I still recommend this. After pursuing my own case with them, they first - as I said above - knocked ?900 off it realising it was outside of the 18 month rule - and now, they tell me they have 'adjusted' it again and knocked another ?600 off. Had I paid the ?2,100 without questioning they probably would never have done anything. Now, I only owe roughly ?500 odd. I have asked for a detailed statement including reasons for the deductions. Meanwhile, anyone receiving statements should have also received a leaflet from the Citizens Advice Bureau. If not, here are the Leaseholders CAB details: 020 7237 9532 and leasehold@southwarkcabservice.org.uk Go get 'em!