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McDonalds PCN by smart parking
I stayed at the McDonalds car park for 1hour and 20 minutes rather than just the 1 hour (from what I recall I did leave and come back in because of something however I may be wrong). Would it be best to just ignore this or should I do the template response I found in the forums, which was: Dear Sir or Madam, Re: Parking…
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Letter of Claim - UKCPS - Moorside Legal - Parking 'No Stopping' Gateway House Manchester
Hello all, I have been going through the motions like so many others in relation to 'No Stopping' allegation at Gateway House, Manchester Piccadilly Station. I have received x2 PCN (Parking Charge Notices) from UKCPS for alleged 'No Stopping' in a controlled area at Gateway House, Manchester Piccadilly. I have appealed…
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ECP PCN Appeal Rejected - Is it worth appealing to POPLA? (England)
Hello, I recently entered an ECP car park and the ANPR camera clocked me driving in at 13:37. In the time before paying I was searching for a space and then, unfortunately, my son was crying a lot so I had to spend some time settling him down, before then going over to one of the parking signs and ensure I'd got the…
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CUP Enforcement requesting Transfer of Liability after appeal next steps
Hi all, hoping for some advice on what to do next. First time poster, long time lurker. I received a PCN from CUP Enforcement at a site called Gnome House three times in a short time period. I submitted an appeal using the blue template from the sticky newbie thread, identifying myself as the keeper of the vehicle, but did…
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39 weeks pregnant help with dcbl unpaid parking charge
Hello, I just wanted some assistance with whether my knowledge on dealing with this parking charge is correct, I'm 39 weeks pregnant and right now my brain is frazzled. I've read the newbies thread, are we following the correct plan of actions? We just reviewed a letter for dcbl telling us of an unpaid parking charge at an…
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DCBL/Smart Parking Limited County Court Claim - Defence help please
Hello, I have read through the newbies thread as regards how to respond to PPC's, however, this incident occurred in 2021 and is now being chased by DCBL for their client and has gotten to County Court Claim stage. I have completed the AoS on MCOL as per advice given on this forum. I am currently using the template defence…
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Moorside Legal - County Court Claim Notice and Mediation-1
Hi MSE, Received a County Court Claim Notice dated 09.12 don't believe this is in relation to the others and expect a lot more to come. The letter claims I owe the sum of £447.48, as I have not paid or agreed to a suitable resolution. Is this a forewarning letter that a claim is on its way?
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Apcoa parking charge Manchrster Airport
Hi, I used a meet and greet company to park at Manchest airport terminal 2 on the 19th May 2026 as I'm disabled. I was travelling with my friend who had a stroke in our foreign hotel 2 days before we were due to fly home and was admitted into intensive care. You can imagine, I was out of my mind with worry. Her husband…
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Civil Enforcement: Responding to Letter Before Action - how to contact
Hi, I've followed the procedures outlined in the FAQ and Newbies posts; I sent an initial MSE template letter of the many months ago (the incident was 12/10/24), and I have now recieved a 'Letter Before Action - claim for debt unpaid parking charge notice' from Civil Enforcement. I have composed another template reply, but…
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Paragraph 3 Advice for MCOL Defense Submission Please
Dear Team, I received a Letter of Claim, dated 26th March 2026, from dcb legal and then a claim form with an issue date of 28th April 2026. Prior to this, I also received a 'Solicitors Reminder Letter-Unpaid Parking Charge' from dcb legal, dated February 2024, but ignored it as it looked to be a scam. I have submitted an…
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Secure Parking Solutions - failed appeal. Do I have hope?
Hi everyone, (using ChatGPT to make this easier to read) I’m looking for advice on a private parking fine I received shortly after moving into a new flat. It was issued by Secure Parking Solutions (SPS), and while I’ve already appealed and been rejected, I’m now deciding whether to escalate it to POPLA. Here's the full…
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DCB LEGAL Smart Parking claim, post mediation stage
Another Leter of Claim received! (Previous thread was for another PCN on May 2025 with DCB which was dissolved). This is such a waste of time! This one is 90 free minutes over stay in Bridge Green, Prestbury 16th Feb 2024. I did not get any PCN or notices, until Debt collection letters cam through (ignored) then LOC 21st…
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Parking Charge - 7 Minute Stay
Hi all, Would appreciate some advice. i received a £100 parking ticket from Parking Eye for being in a store car park for 7 minutes while the store was closed. The context is that I thought the store was open until 10pm when it in fact closed at 8. The 7 mins elapsed while I drove in, parked, walked to to the door to check…
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Residential lease Gladstones witness statement help please, Hearing in just over 2 weeks!
Hi All, Would like some advice please. I am the owner of a flat I am renting out. I was attending my flat and parked next to my parking bay but not within the bay. My bay had my tenant's parked car. My tenant had told me they would vacate this as he was leaving and would give me back the permit while I was there but…
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Smart Parking/DCB Legal. THREE N1 court claims (10 PCs/2 vehicles) defences being filed, need help
Hi all, I'm a defendant facing THREE separate N1 County Court claims, all from Smart Parking Ltd via DCB Legal (sol. David John Croot), all issued 06/05/2026 at the CNBC, same response deadline. All at the same site: Union House, Billericay. Stated reason on every charge: "Insufficient Paid Time." Pursued as driver, keeper…
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Excel Parking Services - privacy notice/no ticket.
I am part of a charity that organise a small event on private land, which has recently been sold but we were given permission to use it. I parked my car, unloaded some items I had and then helped set up and carry out the event. On closing the event I returned to my car to unload the rest of the equipment so it could be…
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Letter before action - way out after inital mistakes made
Hi, Ive received a letter before action from civil enforcement for an unpaid pension from Jan 2025. I've made mistakes in "dealing" with this so I'm not sure i can get out of the (now) £170 charge. Parked in a car park while visiting my weight loss club. Should have input my registration but forgot. No ticket on car and I…
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PPS Fine Leeds- "Parking in No Parking" [SUCCESSFULLY CANCELLED]
Hey, Just making a note here of the PPS fine that I have for "parking in no parking zone". Lots of people park here constantly and using the Leeds Council site to check adopted vs non-adopted roads this seems to be a grey area for who owns the road and are allowed to fine given there are no yellow lines and the signage is…
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Defendant in County Court claim — private parking operator — POFA non-compliance — advice needed on
Background I am the registered keeper of a vehicle. I have received a County Court claim from a private parking operator (trading under one name but filing the claim under their registered company name). Total claimed: £263.50. I have filed an acknowledgement of service and intend to defend in full. My deadline to file the…
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NCP and autopay
Hello everyone, I wanted to get people's opinion on my parking ticket. I used to park in Manchester all the time and I used an NCP carpark near the office. They brought in autopay and I used it every day for ages. Then I changed job so didn't have to park in town anymore. Fast forward to earlier this year and I went into…
