One of the users (Dave) of my other website MilitaryDutyStations.com left these tips for life in the UK….if you want to read more (UK general but also installation specific) go head on over and look around.
Well, the UK is now burdened with many rules and regulations, laws etc… As you know that many are from the EU Commission such as waste recycling, household waste, garden waste, hence we have 3 garbage bins called Wheelie Bins.. Blue is for recyclable waste, Brown is for grass cuttings, hedge trimmings or uncooked vegetable peelings and a grey bin for landfill waste…
Some areas also have glass collection but around RAF Mildenhall they use a bottle bank at various locations.
Schooling starts officially at 5 but they have pre-school at 4 but places are restricted due to class size.. likely that nearest school maybe full if personnel use of base schooling.
Their is a requirement for a Television License
Water Hosepipe License
Vehicle Excise License – road fund license
M.O.T is a test to prove the vehicle meets UK driving standards of safety
Pets are quarantined on entry to the UK, so would recommend that people decide if the expense of keeping the pet in a controlled environment is justified.
Animal Cruelty is not tolerated and dangerous pets like pit bull dogs are banned. So will need to check with authorities before they ship pets to UK.
Anti-Social Behaviour is a big thing so people would be advised to let neighbours know if thet are having a party or Firework Celebrations for July 4th.
Firearms are banned or a license is required from relevant authorities.
24hr shopping is not available in this area other then Fuel Stations so most shops work 7 days a week but vary the opening times
There are still traditional Paper delivery services in main villages and also people can have milk delivered each morning if people want to support local milk delivery service and protect some old traditions and heritage. Little more expensive but saves time going out for milk, usually delivered around 0500.
Pedestrian Crossings along the roadside are simple, some have traffic stop lights that will show red to stop, pedestrians cross, flashing yellow means do not move if pedestrians are walking across the road.. only move away if light is green.
The other road crossing is the Zebra Crossing, which is a black & white road crossing with flashing orange light on each side of road.
These mean that drivers have to give way to pedestrians if they are waiting to cross.
Also, that parking on Zig Zag white lines will get a parking ticket, as will parking on pavement, corners of road junctions, double yellow lines, and no parking at any time on Red lines.. speeding cameras are in operation so people need to follow speed limit and seat belts have to be worn by all passengers.
There is age restrictions on front seat passengers and child seats in cars have to meet the correct safety standard for the UK.
I guess if I went in to everything it would take a lifetime, but life is laid back and being in a rural area means a vehicle is generally a good thing… although I am now in the process of sending out a public transport survey that we are encouraging military personnel to fill in so that we can try and reduce congestion on the main roads in the area by providing bus services that would meet the needs of the shift workers if possible.
One important thing is to also remember is that make sure visas and travel documents are correct for all people travelling to the UK as it could be a little bit of an issue for non- EU persons arriving to UK without correct visa being returned home as an illegal visitor.
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