I think the system here is better mate, I pay €90 a year but I sort my own rubbish, buy the kids books and as you know the insurance covers the fire brigade if you need them.
If the lane needs surfacing I phone the lady from the council and they come and do it, trim the bushes etc etc
Council tax in the UK is just about the best example of why you shouldn’t allow the government to relieve you of money (£130 A MONTH) so that you don’t have to do things yourself......