Parking Eye... with a twist

The_Slithy_Tove

bazster wrote: »

Since the law changed, just one company, ParkingEye, has filed thousands of court cases. So the Protection of Freedoms Act, and POPLA, have backfired spectacularly.

Has anyone challenged the entirely useless self-serving oik, the not-very-honourable Norman Baker, how he now justifies his shameful behaviour in pushing Schedule 4 through, despite being told (a) it wouldn't work and (b) he was blatently and deliberately lied to by the BPA?

bazster

The_Slithy_Tove wrote: »

Has anyone challenged the entirely useless self-serving oik, the not-very-honourable Norman Baker, how he now justifies his shameful behaviour in pushing Schedule 4 through, despite being told (a) it wouldn't work and (b) he was blatently and deliberately lied to by the BPA?

I will be writing to my MP (again!) just as soon as the FOI figures for court claims in June are out.

bazster

swarfey, if you really want some drama for your piece, you could 'phone Aldi's press office and ask them what they intend to do about the customer fury being generated as a result of ParkingEye's activities in their car parks. You might also ask them to confirm that they are compliant with planning permission and their business rates obligations in ALL of their UK car parks.

Coupon-mad

bazster wrote: »

swarfey, if you really want some drama for your piece, you could 'phone Aldi's press office and ask them what they intend to do about the customer fury being generated as a result of ParkingEye's activities in their car parks. You might also ask them to confirm that they are compliant with planning permission and their business rates obligations in ALL of their UK car parks.

Yep there is a big story here that Aldi are trying to keep quiet:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4660007

And that facebook page isn't just forum posters, it's genuine customers who have seen this scam for what it is at last (not parking management, protection racket). And Parking Eye's recent court claims have been the last straw for some customers.

Custard_Pie

Is it necessary to show your hand at the soft appeal?

I just said I don't recognise your authority to invoice and give me the POPLA code.

Surely, by showing your hand to the con too early gives them fair notice?

Coupon-mad

Custard_Pie wrote: »

Is it necessary to show your hand at the soft appeal?

I just said I don't recognise your authority to invoice and give me the POPLA code.

Surely, by showing your hand to the con too early gives them fair notice?

Showing your hand is best for most people IMHO as most people want the fake PCN cancelled without hassle. I don;t think a short appeal is the answer in most cases, why not get the thing cancelled?

But I did add underneath that template response that I felt the OP might like to write his own naive version if he wants to fish for a POPLA code!

Orrin

Custard_Pie wrote: »

Is it necessary to show your hand at the soft appeal?

I just said I don't recognise your authority to invoice and give me the POPLA code.

Surely, by showing your hand to the con too early gives them fair notice?

I think it depends on your attitude and that of the PPC. Most people just want the charge cancelled but some want to campaign against the PPC and would prefer their day at POPLA or even court.

Likewise some PPCs will only prey on easy targets and may not have authority from the landowner for court action in any case.