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REVIVING THE PRIVATE PARKING BILL

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  • 1505grandad
    1505grandad Posts: 3,798 Forumite
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    1) "But it is the one we do need to master to prevent BPA/IPC from winning."

    2) "
    There does not even appear to be much scope to even try and lever in some of the massive issues around this whole industry which is built on what is an unsutainable model.  Generating income from people 'breaking rules'."

    I am also perplexed by the statement in the Ministerial foreword which to me seems to suggest that 1) is possible and 2) is not true:-

    "
    The UK private parking industry plays an important role in supporting our local economies and high streets."


  • h2g2
    h2g2 Posts: 241 Forumite
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    When I filled it in I highlighted the issue of "CCJ clamping" which needs some attention in the code, and also of leaseholders and share-of-freeholders getting PPCs foisted on them. Massive oversights, in my view.
  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 13,560 Forumite
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    As there is very little chance to offer much in terms of lived experiences and shortcomings of the present system (in particular DVLA bending a knee to the industry and lack of any meaningful sanctions when wrongdoing is identified) I would home in on Q13 and go to town as to why cases end up in court.



    13. Do you have any data or evidence relating to the number of private parking cases being taken to County Court in England and Wales, or the Sheriff Court in Scotland?
     Yes No Don't Know
    If yes, please explain your answer and feel free to provide information on why private parking cases are ending up in the courts
  • Car1980
    Car1980 Posts: 1,490 Forumite
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    13. Do you have any data or evidence relating to the number of private parking cases being taken to County Court in England and Wales, or the Sheriff Court in Scotland?
    Er, isn't that a 5 minute job for a civil servant?
  • Umkomaas
    Umkomaas Posts: 43,392 Forumite
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    Car1980 said:
    13. Do you have any data or evidence relating to the number of private parking cases being taken to County Court in England and Wales, or the Sheriff Court in Scotland?
    Er, isn't that a 5 minute job for a civil servant?
    What do they mean by 'taken to court'? Claim issued, claim settled before hearing, discontinuance, or attendance at an actual hearing?
    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

    I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.

    Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.

    Private Parking Firms - Killing the High Street
  • Le_Kirk
    Le_Kirk Posts: 24,615 Forumite
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    The trouble with a consultation (as ever) is that it is "we are asking you about what we want to do and no matter what you say, we are going to do it anyway!"
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