Hi Incandescent (and all)
Thought I'd post an update on this one, as I today received 'Charge Certificates' (with a 50% increase on the charge) for the four PCNs I have appealed.
On 18 February, I submitted the appeal for the four PCNs from January 2026. The confirmation email said they'd confirm whether it was accepted within 7 days, but I didn't get confirmation until early this morning (3 March) that the appeal has been listed for hearing on 25 August 2026.
Then I today received the four 'Charge Certificates' (dated 2 March), which noted they've been sent because they haven't been informed that an appeal has been made. While it sounds like there has been a delay by the Tribunal, am I right in finding it hard to believe the first the council would have heard about the appeal is the confirmation of the listing date?
I have also sent an email to our three councillors on 19 February, with one responding to say that they will lodge a Councillor enquiry into this matter.
Given I'm unfamiliar with this process here in the UK, do you have any thoughts / guidance on how to approach these 'Charge Certificates' to make sure the PCNs are actually "paused" pending the appeal hearing. I have already drafted a follow-up email to the Councillor.
Thanks in advance for any further guidance here!
