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@Hippocrates

Notice of Rejection of Representation received 28/11/24, dated 25/11/24

Should I scan & post it here?

What are the next steps?

Many thanks.

@Hippocrates

I had to scan it as a PDF which I then found Imgur can't handle, so have stored it on Google Drive, share link is here -

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_dGKHd_WcgUKR73n4rWLHI3MA0wEwrhF/view?usp=sharing

Please shout if you can't access it.

Many thanks.

@Hippocrates If you have time I'd appreciate a realistic indication of my chances at tribunal, to allow me to decide whether to appeal.

What would be the grounds for appeal? Would it purely be the anomalies with the PCN dates & incorrect / threatening demands for payment, or are there other reasons - inadequate / confusing signage, the road being closed affecting the choice of routes available, the lack of an address for physical payment?

Many thanks as always.

@Hippocrates could you briefly explain the appeal process please? And would you be willing & able to assist me with it? Many thanks.

Is this vague timescale within the regulations? Do I need to guess when it will be? Is this another ground for appeal?

This is typical council intimidation, to "encourage" you to cough-up, but whilst useful to include in any reps to an adjudicator, is unlikely to be the sole reason for a win. I presume they have re-offered the discount in a letter of rejection. The date when this expires would not seem to be included in their computer system functionality, hence the vagueness.

2240451990

3ff: 3. Mr Morgan has provided a screenshot showing the online portal on the Authority's website, with information about the Appellant's appeal and its current status. The date shown on the desktop is 2 November 2024. There is a message highlighted in yellow, which states "The amount outstanding on the Penalty Charge Notice will increase to £195.00 on Sun, 3 Nov 2024. Please pay £130.00 now." Mr Morgan submitted that this amounted to bullying and was incorrect. Mr Morgan referred me to the decision of Adjudicator Houghton in 2240362722, where an appeal was allowed when the same message was displayed.

An update on this case...

@Hippocrates kindly submitted an appeal on my behalf to the London Tribunals on 24th Dec 24, I believe without providing any evidence from our side. The hearing was set for Feb 10th 25. I was just starting to get geared up for this when I received an email with an attachment of the letter below.

So I presume that is case closed? No hearing, no fine?

If so then obviously I am very relieved, and pleased that the outcome reflects common sense. But a small part of me does want to know whether the reason for not contesting the appeal was due to fairness & justice, or was it just some admin issue - not having the resources or something?

Does this thread need to go in the successes folder or somewhere?

Many, many thanks for all your help.