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Have they got me bang to rights here?
Hi, I received a PCN through the post about stopping in a box junction even though I thought I cleared it. Is this worth appealing or have they got me bang to rights here? I couldnt concentrate because my kids were low on blood sugar and doing my nut (we've all been there right?)
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PCN Appeal declined
Basically I parked at a shopping centre lot for 14 minutes without paying before leaving. I got a pcn letter from smart parking and I appealed the pcn stating “Your Notice to Keeper does not comply with the mandatory requirements of Schedule 4 of the Protection of Freedoms Act (PoFA) 2012. Amongst a number of failures you…
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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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DCB LEGAL, HIGHVIEW court claim, defended
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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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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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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Claim from DCB Legal
Hello, wondering if anyone can help, I received my claim form for an over stay pcn back in 2022, I have no knowledge of the original fine and moved from the area in 2023. I received a final notice for the charge in September 2025 which I ignored and then a letter of claim November 2025. I responded using the advice on here…
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Moorside Legal NCP Court Claim
Hi, hoping someone can advise. My son has had a Letter of Claim from Moorside Legal for £170.00 for National carparks Ltd. There isn't any information on the letter as to where the claim is from, date of the alleged offence etc. There has been no prior communication regarding a parking ticket and my son has no clue as to…
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2026 - DCB LEGAL, ECP court claim, defended
Hello, I have received a LOC from DCBL regarding an overstay in a retailer car park a few years ago. I have referred to the NEWBIES thread and sent the below as a response per the instructions: Dear Sirs, Your ref: [insert reference number] Proposed legal proceedings Claimant: [insert name of parking company] I refer to…
