I checked again and the DNC (Do not contest) Notice is now registered on the Tribunal's website.
This website is fantastic! and particularly, in my case, Hippocrates who certainly knows the law and how to apply it in favour of the little people against the councils who clearly do not (know the law) but clearly believe they can bully us into paying by taking it to the wire.
If these guys tell you they believe it's worth going to appeal, please believe them!
Three cheers for Hippocrates, Hip, Hip, Hippocrates.
Thank you so much. How can I donate to the forum to keep up the struggle?