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how about a sticker over it saying "this sign is llegal, it has been erected in breach of the law"You never know how far you can go until you go too far.0
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is this an independent shop, or party of a chain?From the Plain Language Commission:
"The BPA has surely become one of the most socially dangerous organisations in the UK"0 -
Its a Spar shop so unsure if its part of a chain or a franchise0
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Your Chuckle Brothers avatar really puts me off reading!PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD0 -
how about a sticker over it saying "this sign is llegal, it has been erected in breach of the law"
This is the best idea. Ever.
There's no criminal damage if it's a removable sticker. However, the stickers will soon be removed, and you'd have to stick them on every sign.
How about getting your local paper interested in Smart's sharp practices and the fact that the council won't do anything. And complain to your local councillor. Keep up the good work!Although a practising Solicitor, my posts here are NOT legal advice, but are personal opinion based on limited facts provided anonymously by forum users. I accept no liability for the accuracy of any such posts and users are advised that, if they wish to obtain formal legal advice specific to their case, they must seek instruct and pay a solicitor.0 -
I'm encouraged by the council's response that they'll do nothing if it's not causing anyone any bother. I think I'll rely on that to build a new house in my garden without consent, that won't harm anyone!Although a practising Solicitor, my posts here are NOT legal advice, but are personal opinion based on limited facts provided anonymously by forum users. I accept no liability for the accuracy of any such posts and users are advised that, if they wish to obtain formal legal advice specific to their case, they must seek instruct and pay a solicitor.0
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