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brilliant  - will do!

Yay, they have pulled out, as predicted!   

DCB Legal's email copied below for those who have not seen their MO.

Massive thanks to everyone who advised but especially @b789 -   and @jfollows   

Your time, generosity and expertise is hugely appreciated xEHR


 

Dear Sirs,

We act on behalf of the Claimant Total Parking Solutions Ltd.

Please find attached the Claimant's N279 Notice of Discontinuance.
 
Kindly confirm the upcoming hearing on 26/01/2026 has been vacated.

We have copied the Defendant by way of service.

Kind Regards,

Morgan Falconer



DCB Legal Ltd

Hi all, I have now received a Notice of Allocation to the Small Claims Track (Hearing) - court date set for 26th Jan. I have uploaded a scan of the  3 pages to this folder:  https://ibb.co/album/H7M66y



I just spotted point 15 states that either party has the right to apply to have the order set aside, varied or stayed and that needs to happen by today - if there's something I need to do immediately please let me know!



Otherwise, as I understand it the instructions are: By 10th Nov I have to deliver copies of all docs on which I intend to rely on at the hearing, which must include a witness statement. Could someone advise me on or send a template for the witness statement?  Is it similar to the wording of the defence statement I sent in before? (as per draft in message by @b789 in page 1 of this thread, 26th April)



Is there anything else I need to do? Many thanks in advance, EHR

I have now received a Mediation Appointment Confirmation email.

It will be a telephone call on the morning of 11/08/2025

I assume you have seen these before but I can post the contents if useful.

Would love to have guidance on what I should say in my defence.

Kind regards,
EHR

Many thanks both - and apologies for my slow reply - I didn't see the follow up messages that came in after the first replies due to the notification system.

@jfollows - yes I did submit the defence claim and strikeout order - following b789's instructions -  sent on 28th April.

I have now received by post a Notice of Proposed Allocation to the Small Claims Track & N180 questionnaire . The cover letter sent 18th June - states that 'The defendant has filed a defence' - but the words 'a copy of which is enclosed' have been scrawled out.

I have downloaded the online N180 and completed it using @b789's wording for D1.  I have until 7th July to submit but will do so now.  Many thanks for the excellent instructions.

Best wishes,
EHR

So yesterday I received a new letter from DCB legal informing me that their client intends to proceed with the claim, that the court will direct both parties to file directions questionnaires and in anticipation of this, they enclose a copy. They suggest I call them to discuss settlement. I assume this is another scare tactic but what's your advice?

Best, EHR

Hi FTLA experts,

Is there any way I can content this PCN issued for turning into a street when motor vehicles weren't allowed?


This is the PCN:  https://ibb.co/DDDvZrFd


The driver of the vehicle had no idea of the restrictions as the tight angle they entered Croftdown Road (NW5) from St Albans Road made the sign tricky to spot. They had never driven down the street before and there was no signage before to warn of it.


You can see this in Camden's own photo: https://ibb.co/wrwq2KYz


This is the google map showing the junction where my vehicle entered the road (9 mins b4 the restrictions ended):  https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hq8qj2g12vDDdPb97

Many thanks in advance for your advice.

Ah thanks, have modified text.

Relief to know it's unenforceable! 
Would be great to have a link to a relevant case  as so far I have found ones that are similar but not quite the same so worried I will mess up