Notice of enforcement from CDER group (due to PCN)

maxxpayne · 27 January at 6:58PM

I know that this forum mainly deals with private PCN's, however since there's a debt collection/agency involved, I thought I'd post the details here anyway. I have already posted PCN related query to FLTA. Thanks.

Hi There,

Somewhat unusual situation, for us at least.

Earlier today, we received a notice of enforcement from CDER Group, who by the looks are a debt collection agency, in the tune of £325. £250 in fine and £75 in fees.

This due to a PCN that was issued back in 01/07/2025 on the grounds of code 52, failing to comply with prohibition on certain types of vehicle, e.g. LTN.

After much head scratching, my partner recalled that on that day on their way back from work, due to an accident, the police diverted traffic through Dove Road, an LTN street which must have resulted in the fine.

Now you might be asking, why so late with all this?

That's because we sold our place in Islington (no less to Islington council) and moved away to Barnet. We did setup mail forwarding and updated our drivers licenses etc. but forgot to update the log book. For whatever reason, we were completely unaware of this ticket, the PCN never materialised in post, and here we are…

We logged into Islington council's PNC portal, but couldn't find any photo or map evidence related to the PCN, but an entry exists.

We called CDER Group, but was met with a hostile and mildly threatening agent (usual tactic I guess) who said that we have to pay up as we didn't update the log book etc. Needless to say, we hung up.

We plan to call the council tomorrow to learn more... but in the meantime mulling on options.

Clearly, if traffic was being diverted by police, Islington council shouldn't have issued a PCN in the first place and there would be records of similar contravention at that time. Really unfortunate for us that we got to know about it after the debt had been passed to a debt collection agency. We received multiple correspondence from Islington council during this time, so the council knew where we moved to.

Advice/help appreciated.

I've attached a copy of the letter received today.

Thanks.