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Hi all,

Unfortunately I do not have the original PCN or my appeal to the original PCN anymore, but I have attached what I do have and will do my best to explain.

The contravention occurred on 11/11/2025 - I was parked in a suspended bay on a road for which I am a valid permit holder. As such my car was moved to an adjacent road so the council could carry out works in the area.

I appealed the contravention on 13/11/2025 on the basis that 1. I am not sure whether or not I was parked there when the suspended bay notice was put up and 2. I am not sure they gave 3 days notice as they state they should.

I also asked for timestamped photos of when they put the sign up so I could see if my car was there - I genuinely don't know if it was there when they put the sign up or not.

Here is their response:
https://imgpile.com/p/z29bbM3

You will note 1. errors with the house numbers and 2. a glaring error with the date they are saying they put the sign up - either 4 days after the contravention occurred or 5 years earlier. They also did not provide the photos I requested.

I have tried calling them to let them know they have made a very obvious error to give them chance to correct it, but I get stuck in a phone loop.

Just wondering if I have grounds to appeal this further or should take the hit and pay the £70. Any questions let me know!

Thanks in advance.

Thanks for your reply.

No I didnt know where it was, I went on a checker online (https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/services/parking-services/towed-vehicle-tracing) which said it was in the next road.

No I genuinely do not know what date I parked my car there and whether the sign was there or not.

By asking for the timestamped photos of when they put the sign up I was hoping that would reveal if my car was there or not.