Councils' use of bailiffs increases - with parking debts behind the surge - MSE News

Councils across England and Wales used bailiffs to collect 2.6 million debts in 2018/19, an increase of 7% in just two years...
Read the full story:
'Councils' use of bailiffs increases - with parking debts behind the surge'
OfficialStamp.gif
Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Read the latest MSE News
Flag up a news story: [email protected]
Get the Free MoneySavingExpert Money Tips E-mail

Comments

  • VT82
    VT82 Posts: 1,079
    Name Dropper First Anniversary First Post Combo Breaker
    Forumite
    2017-18


    MSE headline: PARKING PENALTIES ARE UNENFORCABLE, DON'T PAY THEM!


    MSE small print: except council ones


    2018-19


    MSE headline: PEOPLE ARE GETTING FINED FOR NOT PAYING COUNCIL ISSUED PARKING PENALTIES!


    MSE forum: n o s h 1 t
  • Defoe
    Defoe Posts: 616
    First Anniversary First Post
    Forumite
    VT82 wrote: »
    2017-18


    MSE headline: PARKING PENALTIES ARE UNENFORCABLE, DON'T PAY THEM!


    MSE small print: except council ones


    2018-19


    MSE headline: PEOPLE ARE GETTING FINED FOR NOT PAYING COUNCIL ISSUED PARKING PENALTIES!


    MSE forum: n o s h 1 t

    It's what happens when you step over the line from fact into advice........
    Still cracking on....
    Wins in 2019: 28 prizes realised value £278:eek:
    Wins in 2018: 59 prizes realised value £1,818:coffee:
    Wins in 2017: 53 prizes realised value £2,556:j
    Wins in 2016: 51 prizes realised value £790
    Wins in 2015: 81 prizes realised value £2,065 :beer:
  • Don't park where you should not. Don't ignore the fine when it comes in. Councils have services to pay for and will want paying - that applies to council tax, school and nursery charges and any other areas where payments are not made.
    Aiming to make £7,500 online in 2022
  • WhenIam64
    WhenIam64 Posts: 1,052 Forumite
    Don't park where you should not

    Agree
    Don't ignore the fine when it comes in.

    Also agree but don't think they can't be challenged. For council ticket would suggest https://www.pepipoo.com.

    http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showforum=60

    And Legal Beagles too. Great site.

    For tickets on private land, ports, airports and railway stations there is excellent advice on MSE

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=163
    Unlike some here, I am not omniscient. If I am wrong correct me. I won't take offence.

    The law is like an ocean - have a swim but don't drown.
  • edgex
    edgex Posts: 4,177
    Name Dropper First Anniversary Combo Breaker First Post
    Forumite
    You can pay the bailiff on the doorstep – you don't have to let them into your home, but make sure you get a receipt to prove you've paid. If you can't afford to pay in full, you can offer to pay in monthly or weekly instalments. They don't have to accept this, but it will show your intent to pay.

    Of course, you could do all of that before it has been passed to the bailiffs...
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 342.2K Banking & Borrowing
  • 249.8K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 449.3K Spending & Discounts
  • 234.4K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 606.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 172.7K Life & Family
  • 247.2K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 15.8K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards