90 seconds part two

ParkingMad

VCS have been given a Red rating by the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) in their two most recent audits in 2018 and 2019. 

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/650801/response/1548681/attach/4/FOI152%20Response.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1

Red rating definition:
Fundamental weakness in control
For example: A large number of examples of the following or a combination of all:-
Little or no evidence seen of the reason why data has been requested; obtaining information too early in the process; using anonymous reports or telephone calls as the basis for making enquiries; fishing for information; use of data outside those reasons specified in the contract; data has been transferred, sold or made available in any way to third parties unconnected with the original purpose of the enquiry.

This follow-up FOI request shows details of their audits: (VCS starts at page 23)

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/650801/response/1579051/attach/4/FOI152%20Review%20Response.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1

One of VCS' errors was to issue a PCN to a vehicle with no current address. The PCN was addressed to the DVLA.

Umkomaas

Noticed on page 42 of the above link that VCS don't seem to account for their 'No Stopping' activities at airports.

ParkingMad

Here is Nottingham City Council's dataset of Business Rates accounts from their website:

https://www.opendatanottingham.org.uk/dataset.aspx?id=109

Le_Kirk

Well done, I spent ages on the Nottingham council web site and got nowhere.  Searching that database there are six Lidls and one is on Midland which I think is one that was noted in a post.

ellaro9

Im impressed ParkingMad, nice one thank you. You managed to find information they said theyre not allowed to give me and they are yet to acknowlege my FOI request.
Maybe Im being thick now but I cant find anything about  the actual car park, Lidl have denied that its theirs saying .........

"Thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding our car park restrictions. I am writing to confirm that the car park at the above location is not owned or managed by Lidl GB. Apologies for any disappointment this may cause. Thank you again for your contact.

Yours sincerely, For and on behalf of Lidl Great Britain Limited Justina Stonyte Customer Service"

nosferatu1001

Is it a shared car park? retail park? Usually there is a managing agent each shop contracts with. That MA will have contracted with th4e PPC. 

Le_Kirk

What is the post code of the car park, start from there and search the database as provided by ParkingMad

ellaro9

It is a shared car park yes, the postcode is NG73AG  Ive been in touch with Wok and Go and asked them but they didnt tell me anything more than its not theirs. Ive searched and searched for information about who owns/manages it but drawn a blank.

Searching the document ParkingMad gave for the postcode NG73AG (which is the postcode VCS are giving) gives

Cds Group Ltd

PERSONAL DATA REMOVED Leisure centere

Magnet Ltd

This tallies with what the council said, he said there were 3 people listed but wouldnt tell me who they were. Im messaging all three of these now.

Ive discovered that the leisure center is Xercise4less

Still cant find the managing agent, I did find a list on 192.com of the businesses within the postcode

Cds Group Ltd	7-8, Midland Way
Magnet Kitchens	1 Chettles Trade Park, Midland Way	0115 970 8349
Lenton Electrical Supplies Ltd	2-6, Midland Way	0115 900 2390
Wok & Go	2-6, Midland Way	0115 970 0758
Magnet Trade	1, Midland Way	0115 978 1717
Greggs	Midland Way Retail Park, 7, Midland Way	0115 970 6756
Lidl	1, Midland Way	0800 977 7766
Domino's Pizza - Nottingham - City Centre	9, Midland Way	0115 978 5222
Magnet Limited	Chettles Industrial Estate, 3 Midland Way	0115 970 8349
Fast Graphics Ltd	Unit 7, Midland Way	0115 978 5555

ParkingMad

The Royal Mail Postcode/Address finder shows NG7 3AG as Chettles Trade Park, Midland Way and lists Magnet, Xercise4less and No 7-8.
It shows NG7 3NY as Midland Way Retail Park and lists Lidl, Wok+Go, Greggs, Domino's and Subway.

ParkingMad

ellaro9, when you searched land registry did you buy the site plan as well? Is the car park included in the title? Does the title list all the shops with their leases?