Gladestone Solicitors - 'Post Litigation'

Uelisen

Hi all,

I recently found this forum after trying to sort out a parking fine for not parking within a bay. 

Long story short, I've send them evidence of the signs (either bent in half on the floor, covered in paint, or place in very inconspicuous positions), and since sending Gladestone the evidence, the status of my case with them has changed to 'Post Litigation'. I also asked them to send me an evidence pack because I can no longer access it and this also shows the signs haven't been maintained.

Does this change to post litigation mean they've considered it and abandoned the case? Appreciate any insight.

Cheers

Coupon-mad

No, it means they are sending a claim form.

When did you send the evidence exactly?

Did you also ask for 30 days hold for debt advice? Have they waited 30 days?

Show us what you sent them and when. Let's see this evidence

Uelisen

I sent the evidence to Gladestone on 23rd July. I'd previously tried to explain on a form to Premier Parking but got no where (as I'm starting to see on here).

See below photos of the signs. The photos the parking attendant took arent too far off from these except the sign on the floor was bent on top of the parking meter I think. 

Id never parked here before but a mate suggested it when we went to the football. I paid for parking and i parked in what I thought was the bay - turns out I parked across it as all the cars were parking in that direction (I imagine i wasn't the only one to get a ticket that day).

Uelisen

Also apologies, I didn't ask for hold for debt advice. First I've heard of it to be honest.

Coupon-mad

LOL those signs are appalling. Cannot see any semblance of a contract in that car park.

Did Gladstones not respond to that evidence? Show us what turns up.

Your claim will be easy to defend. While you wait, don't disappear from here for weeks!

This month, we need you: PLEASE bookmark this thread below and do Public Consultation if you haven't done it yet. See this thread: -

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6617396/parking-code-of-practice-consultation-8-weeks-from-11th-july-2025/p1

We need every poster to come back & complete this vital Consultation before the deadline! Just 2 weeks left but please don't rush it. You can do some then save it and come back to it as you have time.

We understand that you may need some pointers. It looks laborious, we get that.

I'm taking a closer look this week and we'll walk people through the questions, and tell you what I'm going to put and/or what sort of evidence you might wish to use for your response, if you agree with what we'll be saying from our experience.

I've covered up to question 20 already on that thread.

Whilst your answers must of course be your own, there are vital points to safeguard motorists interests to make, that many people may not think of without our guidance because we see cases every day and we know the legal background. There won't be a template - the survey is for you to reply in your words - but we'll help everyone with what to focus on.

Uelisen

Ha, this was two weeks after I parked when I first got the fine through from my company car hire service.

I could only access the evidence they had once on their online portal for some reason and stupidly didn't screenshot them, but I'm fairly confident the signs are in the exact same condition. 

Gladestone did reply to my initial complaint, essentially showing a map of where all the signs were and a copy of the contract. I've highlighted where I parked below and where I exited the car park to go to the pub (designated driver obviously!)

The orange arrow is where I paid. The signs I've sent you photos of are circled - blue arrow is where I walked out and yellow dot is where I parked (the bottom left red sign wasnt onsite). I do have some photos of the other signs and they're in varying conditions, all against walls covered in graffiti.

Do you think I need to do anything in the meantime, or is it a case of waiting for them to make the next move? 

Also thanks for responding, i really do appreciate it.

Coupon-mad

Do you think I need to do anything in the meantime

Yes please. And it's nothing to do with Gladstones.

See above. Any questions, ask on the dedicated thread but I should have the question 'guidance' ready by the weekend to make the Consultation easier.