The text of the formal appeal to the council was as below:
Subject: Formal Representation Against PCN PN24581799, Location opposite 50 Kensington Avenue
I refer to your rejection of my previous challenge and wish to make formal representations.
At the time of the alleged contravention, I had stopped briefly outside my home solely to assist my disabled child in alighting from the vehicle. Due to their condition, they are unable to exit the vehicle safely without assistance.
I was engaged in the continuous act of assisted alighting, and the vehicle remained stationary only for approximately 1–2 minutes, being the minimum time necessary to ensure their safety. I did not leave the vehicle unattended.
This situation falls within the boarding/alighting exemption, particularly given the need to assist a vulnerable passenger. There was no practical alternative location near my home (49 Kensington Avenue) where I could safely assist my disabled child.
The photographs provided by Council appear blurred, which suggests that the vehicle was already moving when the Civil Enforcement Officer continued taking images. This supports my position that the stop was brief and that I was in the process of leaving.
I previously provided a copy of my child’s Blue Badge. I now enclose additional supporting evidence, including proof of address (xx Kensington Avenue) confirming my residence and that was the location as per the PCN ( opp 50 Kensington Avenue).
I would also remind the authority of its obligations under the Equality Act 2010, specifically the Public Sector Equality Duty, which requires due regard to the needs of disabled persons when making decisions such as this.
I trust you will accept my challenge and look forward to your early confirmation of cancellation of this PCN.
attached: council tax and blue batch
