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Hi everyone,

I’m seeking advice and support regarding a PCN I received from Manchester City Council (reference: MC78101589, VRN: D24MAR), which has now escalated to a Notice of Enforcement from Marston Recovery.

Summary of Events:

The original PCN was issued for allegedly not displaying a permit or voucher on 07/10/2024.

I submitted a formal representation on 10/01/2025 using the appropriate form, clearly explaining that the vehicle was parked prior to the enforcement period beginning. I included evidence and requested a fair review.

I received no acknowledgment or response to this representation, and instead, a charge certificate was issued.

I wrote a formal letter on 31/01/2025 contesting the charge certificate, with a printout of my original appeal.

Despite this, I’ve now received a Notice of Enforcement dated 12/06/2025 demanding £195 from Marston Recovery.

Key Issues:

My representation was submitted in time and with photographic evidence.
   
The appeal section was completed correctly and signed.


I’ve attached evidence including:

The original PCN and NTO
My written representation
Photos showing the vehicle parked prior to enforcement
A formal appeal letter to the council
The Notice of Enforcement


Any help or guidance would be appreciated

Thanks

https://imgur.com/a/LOBTIbs

Your PCN history:

https://manchester.tarantoportal.com/Ticket/History

I submitted a formal representation on 10/01/2025 using the appropriate form

Sent how, by post or online?

NTO dated 12 Dec, deemed served 16th therefore last day of 28-day period was 12 Jan. If you posted first-class then it arrived on Tues. 14th i.e. late. If online then it was in time. Do you have a copy of what you wrote?

Anyway, I would pay the enforcement agent and don't procrastinate (as this caps any liability) and then submit an Out of Time Witness Statement if one of the grounds applies.