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TFL doesn't have a pound and I don't think we've ever seen it relocate a vehicle. They probably use a contractor.

I can't see any PCNs from TFL above. I can see 20 Tower Hamlets PCNs, which at discount is a liability of £1600.

But TH usually tows and issuing 20 is an abuse of enforcement.

I think the best approach is to call TFL and see if they'll confirm the relocation in writing and also to check if they've issued a PCN.

A PCN from TFL was not seen on the vehicle. Will confirm with TFL re the above

Hi,

The car was parked in a free parking bay on Burdett Road (here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7Ce1sHA7oM8XQyzg6  and picture of the exact spot it was parked at: https://imgpile.com/p/m8nL51A#dylE0HR. The car was left there for many weeks. During that period, a notice was issued for Suspension of Parking Bay, reason: Tree Works. At the time of parking, it was assumed the car was safe without the need to move the car from a free parking bay. Because the car had not been checked on in the time the bay suspension notice was put up and remained parked in they bay, the car was towed to Agnes Street (here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GmHMLq6R4xfwJxt4A) to a permit-required bay.

On the 19th of December 2025, the registered keeper of the car received a letter from Tower Hamlets Council stating a PCN had not been paid (here: 1) https://imgpile.com/m/3BRSO7O, 2) https://imgpile.com/p/m8nL51A#WxEXEfl, 3) https://imgpile.com/p/m8nL51A#iwEUeiY ), expecting more letters are on the way.

The registered keeper of the car then went to locate the vehicle on Agnes Street to find a notice stating the previous parking suspension (here: 1) https://imgpile.com/p/m8nL51A#OSVKsc9, 2) https://imgpile.com/p/m8nL51A#PB4V3t2 ) along with multiple PCNs attached to the car, 20 in total! (Image of one PCN - associated to the PCN letter: https://imgpile.com/p/m8nL51A#Y9qplmo )

The car was moved from a free parking bay on Burdett Road to Agnes Street, a permit only bay, and left there without the knowledge of driver.

An attempt was made to park the car back on Burdette Road in a free parking bay, however, the car now won't start and can't be moved from the permit-only bay.


What would be the best way to tackle this appeal?

Thank you so much in advance.

Hi all,

I’m seeking advice regarding a PCN I’ve received from Gemini for an alleged failure to pay for parking at the Mile End Leisure Centre car park in London. Here’s the situation:

On the 26th of February at around 9 PM, the driver entered the car park to use the leisure centre facilities as a customer. The driver stayed for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Upon entering, the driver did not notice any signage indicating that payment was required claiming visibility wasn't great at the entrance at night, and as a result, no payment was made.

As the registered keeper of the vehicle, I received a PCN letter on the 14th of March, which stated that the notice was issued on the 11th of March. I have not yet responded to the notice or contacted Gemini, as I wanted to seek advice here first.

I’ve attached photos of the PCN notice and signage at the car park entrance.

Any advice on how to proceed with an appeal would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help!

Photos of PCN and car park entrance: https://imgur.com/a/6D1aRxy

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WwFz8j2BkdoKNXJNA