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Excel @ Feethams Leisure Car Park, Darlington
Hi guys, my daughter took the grandkids to the cinema on December 22 (19.40 time) last year (2025) . She tried to pay for the ticket but the machine didn’t work properly, she put in her details and tried to pay for the ticket but it wouldn’t accept payment. She tried a couple of times and then went to the cinema thinking…
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One parking solution parking charge
Hi I parked in a disabled bay for 7 minutes outside a co-op and forgot to display my badge. Should I appeal or is this a company that I can ignore? Or do I need to pay it? Thank you
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Minster Baywatch Disabled Blue badge parking
I was given a parking fine June last year. I parked in a parent and child bay with my disability blue badge and disabled son in the vehicle, as he was unwell and I needed to get him into Boots chemist to buy some medication. I genuinely did not see parking signs. I am a single mum with no support. autism and disabled…
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Back once again with a renegade parking ticket
Hi all I have another ECP ticket - great fun. I'm a magnet for tickets! It's at POPLA appeal stage and I'm fairly confident it's a slam dunk, but, I wanted to check I had understood correctly. The alleged incident happened on the 28th October, but the NTK didn't arrive until the 15th November (confirmed by Ring doorbell…
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POPLA Appeal Stage - NTK Validity
Hello. Have been following through steps in Newbie thread on
forum to fight PCN. NTK recieved 02/12. Tried unsuccessful attempt to nip in the bud with
landowner. Appeal to Operator using template provided, not identifying driver (09/12). Rejected on 15/12. Currently at POPLA stage. Clear generally about grounds of appeal…
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FAILURE TO FILE SCHEDULE OF COSTS NOT REASON TO DEPRIVE PARTY OF AN ORDER FOR COSTS SAYS COURT OF AP
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/costslawyer_costs-law-costslaw-activity-7417971043404800000-pBgz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAADlGaOcBG_wnNMofi6c4aEimuZM_otv0Ffo https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2025/1759.html * An interesting and short judgment from the Court of Appeal has been published in…
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Another Smart Parking Court Case - Is it OK to admit to being the driver in this case?
Firstly, thanks to all those who selflessly give their time to make this such a superb resource to fight these cowboys. I'm posting here on behalf of my elderly father. The full circumstances of the case are: * He is 89 years old and has mobility issues (disabled Blue Badge holder). He walks with a stick and only slowly. *…
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Horizon Parking Notice
I've received a PCN from the above for "Failure to Validate for the Duration of Stay". The duration time being stated as "Duration: 02:16:41". I've all ready tried to appeal to Horizon Parking using the standard template from the newbies section and not stating who the driver was. However they have rejected this and advise…
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Gutted - Judge ruled against me in straightforward major keying error case - £479 due
Reaching out for some moral support and guidance from the forum. I've been fighting a Claim from KBT Cornwall Ltd/ BW Legal relating to a two PCNs from Sept 2024 - yesterday it finally reached the Small Claims Court and the judge ruled against me. I was really well prepared, fairly confident, and I think submitted a strong…
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Ongoing Brewerygate issues, and illegal reset 2 years later, sanctioned by IPC
- Original PCN 21st august 2023 via postal NTK - Appealed 2nd sept 2023 - never received response - IPC later rules that the appeal was valid and received and therefore breach of IPC code 19.4.1. - IPC sanctions an unlawful "reset" of the charge in July 2025. I can pay reduced fine or appeal online. I ignore! - I asked for…
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Driver doesn't want to pay Horizon fine, but registered keeper does...
Hello. I've read the newbies post, scoured this board and done a keyword search, but I'm not having much luck so hopefully someone can help! The situation * Got an NTK in the post from Horizon for overstaying at a Tesco Express * I am the registered keeper, but my partner was using our car at the time * The wording of the…
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Brittania - Appeal refused
Hello Final PCN and the appeal rejection attached. I sent the standard text as suggested by the newbies post, and I believe I added a line that the notice was not POFA-compliant which I recall being suggested somewhere here. Am I correct in thinking the next step is to appeal to POPLA with the number provided. My…
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SMART PARKING DCB LEGAL court claim 2026
Hi I received a parking charge notice from smart parking, member of bpa because they believe my vehicle failed to pay for sufficient time at Willen lake on 28/08/2023. Date pcn issued was 26/09/2023. I arrived at 3.18pm and left at 5.45pm and paid from 3.47pm to. 5.47pm. reason being car park was full was I was finding a…
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Letter before Claim - Gladstones
Hi, I have received a letter before claim from Gladstones for a Parking charge from Horizon Parking. They are trying to claim for 3 seperate parking charges when staying at a Travelodge for a period over 2 months, back in August 2024. The total charge is £465.00 with an additional £100 in court fees/ solitors fees. They…
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POPLA appeal: two car parks with almost identical names, at same postcode
Hi folks I parked at what I thought was Blandford Square Car Park in Newcastle last month, after 7pm, so supposedly free according to Newcastle Council, who own the car park. But, according to the PCN I received in the post a few days later, I was actually on "Blandford Square Park & Pay", a private bit of the car park…
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The PPC didn't pay the court fees before the deadline
A notorious PPC didn't pay the trial fees before the deadline (4pm 5 Jan), as set by the court, and they called the court 2 days later (7 Jan), asking to make the payment. Will the court allow this to happen and continue to have a hearing? Is the court so relaxed on their own rule? Because on the official court letter…
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Britannia Parking NTK Appeal
Hi there, I did receive 2 NTK last month from Britannia Parking for parking on a supermarket parking. I did appeal both on the ground of being received after the 14 days period and stating the PoFA rule. They rejected both appeals, which I did expect, and attached their refusal letters which are both identical, please see…
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PCM UK LTD / MOORSIDE LEGAL CLAIM
Hi All, Looking for some advice on my case which I have provided a breakdown of below (I mucked up acknowledging the claim). Long story short I was parked in an industrial area where a gym is located. I was with a friend who always parks opposite this gym where there are multiple other cars doing the same. Without checking…
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PCM - High Point Village/Hayes and Harlington Train Station PCN
Hi all, Firstly, my sincerest apologies for creating yet another thread as I'm aware it is frowned upon creating duplicate threads. However, I'm still a little confused and it was either this or hijack another thread which I'm aware is equally a peeve for forum members. Anyhow, I have read the newbies sticky thread and…
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NCP Parking Charge to Keeper (Jan 2026)
Hello Everyone, Today, I received by post a Parking Charge Notice (PCN)
issued to the registered keeper by NCP (National Car Parks Limited), alleging
that the vehicle was parked without payment on 20 December 2025. The only ticket machine available accepted card payments
only and was not functioning, which made it…
