Double on the case

fatbeetle

The MP for Newquay has slammed two private car parking enforcement companies which he said were treating motorists unfairly and damaging the reputation of the town.

During a debate in Parliament on Tuesday (March 22), Steve Double raised "serious concerns" concerning the practices of Parking Eye and Smart Parking in Newquay, as well as the relationship between private car parking companies and the DVLA.

Mr Double claimed the behaviour of the firms was damaging the reputation of Newquay.

Speaking in the debate, Mr Double said: "The way in which some parking firms operate in issuing penalties for spurious reasons is unfair to motorists and damaging the reputation of Newquay and many other areas.

Read more at http://www.cornwalllive.com/mp-steve-double-slams-private-parking-firms-for-unfair-practice-in-newquay-during-parliament-rant/story-30221827-detail/story.html#eChorrOqWHXOQJst.999

Nothing will come of it I suppose, but nice to see the scammers named in public

Umkomaas

During a debate in Parliament on Tuesday (March 22), Steve Double raised "serious concerns" concerning the practices of Parking Eye and Smart Parking in Newquay, as well as the relationship between private car parking companies and the DVLA.

fatbeetle wrote: »

Nothing will come of it I suppose, but nice to see the scammers named in public

Hopefully Double Trouble for the pair of them.

Johno100

Already being discussed here:-

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5621958

Umkomaas

Johno100 wrote: »

Already being discussed here:-

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5621958

But this takes it further but at a local level where the local press is involved. Read the OP's link to the press article.

Good thread, showing the mounting pressure being exerted on the parking skimdustry.

beamerguy

thanks ....

ALL MP's should be aware of the scam operating in their area but there are many MP's who ignore complaints to them.

This is simply a government approved scam

Umkomaas

"Smart Parking is regulated by the British Parking Association and abides by its regulations at all times. Payment can be made at any time during the stay and can be topped up at the end if necessary. The vast majority of motorists understand that they need to pay and do so without any problems.

"We issue a parking charge notice to the tiny minority that choose not to pay. We operate a free and fair appeals procedure for anyone who feels they have received a charge in error. Motorists can also appeal to POPLA (Parking on Private Land Appeals), the independent ombudsman, if they are unhappy with our decision."

If Mr Double wants to read about Smart's 'free and fair appeals procedure' he should have a read of this thread about wheelchair bound Stacey, whose wheelchair got stuck in the sand at Fistral Bay. It was an appalling case of a total and utter disregard for a severely disabled person's plight, forcing her to jump through so many hoops. Utterly heartless.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5478273

@OP - can you contact the MP with this link?

fatbeetle

Umkomaas wrote: »

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@OP - can you contact the MP with this link?

Certainly!

fatbeetle

Got a reply.

Dear Mr T

Thank you for your email, I appreciate you taking the time to get in touch.

Thank you also for the link, very interesting in deed. This issue has certainly received a lot of attention both locally and nationally and even one of the Parking companies has, finally, been in touch.

Kind regards

Steve


Steve Double MP
St Austell and Newquay
01726 829379
Constituency Office:
3 Fore Street, St Austell PL25 5PX
https://www.stevedouble.org.uk

Umkomaas

Thanks for doing that fb. I really hope the thread got under his skin and fired him up even more, especially against Smart and their employers at Fistral Bay.

peter_the_piper

I wonder if a parking company will actually manage a car park instead of just milking it.