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Private parking tickets / Re: Airport
« on: March 15, 2026, 01:28:33 pm »
Sorry no I haven't looked on board yet for this. I'll do it now.
Thanks
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Private parking tickets / Re: Airport
« on: March 15, 2026, 01:26:17 pm »
Yeh no mediation has taken place yet. I've been given a date for sometime in April.
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Private parking tickets / Re: Airport
« on: March 14, 2026, 08:17:00 pm »
No I've only just received this email. This is saying it's coming in April 🫤
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Private parking tickets / Re: Airport
« on: March 13, 2026, 01:28:16 pm »
Just received this by email


Claim number: N1QZ5389
Parties: VEHICLE CONTROL SERVICES LIMITED V MR DAVID MCMAHON
Your telephone mediation appointment

Appointment date: 30/04/2026
Appointment time slot: 15:00 to 17:00
Your confidential telephone mediation appointment has been booked for the above date and time slot. The mediator may call at any point within your timeslot to start the appointment. Please be ready to accept a call at any point during your timeslot. Your appointment will last for around one hour from the point at which the mediator calls. The mediator will call from a withheld number. Make sure that withheld/private numbers are not blocked on your phone.
The mediator will call both parties separately – you will not talk directly to the other side. They will try to help you come to an agreement with the other party. If an agreement is reached at mediation the case will not need to progress to court.
Where your mediation appointment is mandatory, if you do not attend the appointment, the judge will take this into consideration at any court hearing and may issue a penalty. This could include the judge automatically ruling in the other party’s favour or ordering you to pay for some or all the other party’s costs.
What you need to do to prepare for your telephone appointment:

The mediation service requires a contact number to conduct the appointment. If you have not already provided these details in your Directions Questionnaire then please contact scmreferrals@justice.gov.uk prior to your appointment so that your contact details can be updated.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PROVIDE YOUR CASE/CLAIM NUMBER IN THE RESPONSE TO THE EMAIL.
If YOU will be attending the mediation appointment YOURSELF, please provide us with your full name and the best telephone number so the mediator is able to call you.
If you would like SOMEONE ELSE (like a trusted friend, relative or a solicitor) to attend on your behalf please fill out the attached delegation of authority to mediate form. Your representative must know the facts of the case, understand how far you’re willing to compromise and have full authority to act on your behalf. You’re legally bound to any settlement agreements your representative makes on your behalf.
Failure to provide contact details will result in your mediation appointment not taking place and could result in a Judge issuing a penalty where the mediation was mandatory.
If the mediator cannot contact you within 10 minutes of the appointment start, the appointment will be marked as not conducted and you may face a penalty for non-attendance.
Make sure you are in a suitable location for the appointment that is free from distractions. The mediator will cancel the appointment immediately if you are driving even if you are using a hands-free device.
The dates to avoid which you provided on your Directions Questionnaire were taken into account when booking your appointment. We are only able to re-book appointments in exceptional circumstances.

Please see attached documents for more information about what happens within your mediation appointment.

Please ensure you also continue to check your junk email folder for any future email contact from the Small Claims Mediation team prior to your scheduled appointment.
Small Claims Mediation Service contact details

If you have any complaints or issues to raise about the Mediation Service, contact us by email or telephone:
Email: scmreferrals@justice.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 123 4593
Webchat: Chat with an agent
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
We record our calls for monitoring and training as it helps improve the service we deliver. If you want to know more about how we handle your personal data, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/your-data-and-how-we-use-it
If you want to make a complaint by email, clearly title your message as ‘complaint’ in the subject field.

This e-mail and any attachments is intended only for the attention of the addressee(s). Its unauthorised use, disclosure, storage or copying is not permitted. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy all copies and inform the sender by return e-mail. Internet e-mail is not a secure medium. Any reply to this message could be intercepted and read by someone else. Please bear that in mind when deciding whether to send material in response to this message by e-mail. This e-mail (whether you are the sender or the recipient) may be monitored, recorded and retained by the Ministry of Justice. Monitoring / blocking software may be used, and e-mail content may be read at any time. You have a responsibility to ensure laws are not broken when composing or forwarding e-mails and their contents.
What do I do/say ?


Claim number: N1QZ5389
Parties: VEHICLE CONTROL SERVICES LIMITED V MR DAVID MCMAHON
Your telephone mediation appointment

Appointment date: 30/04/2026
Appointment time slot: 15:00 to 17:00
Your confidential telephone mediation appointment has been booked for the above date and time slot. The mediator may call at any point within your timeslot to start the appointment. Please be ready to accept a call at any point during your timeslot. Your appointment will last for around one hour from the point at which the mediator calls. The mediator will call from a withheld number. Make sure that withheld/private numbers are not blocked on your phone.
The mediator will call both parties separately – you will not talk directly to the other side. They will try to help you come to an agreement with the other party. If an agreement is reached at mediation the case will not need to progress to court.
Where your mediation appointment is mandatory, if you do not attend the appointment, the judge will take this into consideration at any court hearing and may issue a penalty. This could include the judge automatically ruling in the other party’s favour or ordering you to pay for some or all the other party’s costs.
What you need to do to prepare for your telephone appointment:

The mediation service requires a contact number to conduct the appointment. If you have not already provided these details in your Directions Questionnaire then please contact scmreferrals@justice.gov.uk prior to your appointment so that your contact details can be updated.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PROVIDE YOUR CASE/CLAIM NUMBER IN THE RESPONSE TO THE EMAIL.
If YOU will be attending the mediation appointment YOURSELF, please provide us with your full name and the best telephone number so the mediator is able to call you.
If you would like SOMEONE ELSE (like a trusted friend, relative or a solicitor) to attend on your behalf please fill out the attached delegation of authority to mediate form. Your representative must know the facts of the case, understand how far you’re willing to compromise and have full authority to act on your behalf. You’re legally bound to any settlement agreements your representative makes on your behalf.
Failure to provide contact details will result in your mediation appointment not taking place and could result in a Judge issuing a penalty where the mediation was mandatory.
If the mediator cannot contact you within 10 minutes of the appointment start, the appointment will be marked as not conducted and you may face a penalty for non-attendance.
Make sure you are in a suitable location for the appointment that is free from distractions. The mediator will cancel the appointment immediately if you are driving even if you are using a hands-free device.
The dates to avoid which you provided on your Directions Questionnaire were taken into account when booking your appointment. We are only able to re-book appointments in exceptional circumstances.

Please see attached documents for more information about what happens within your mediation appointment.

Please ensure you also continue to check your junk email folder for any future email contact from the Small Claims Mediation team prior to your scheduled appointment.
Small Claims Mediation Service contact details

If you have any complaints or issues to raise about the Mediation Service, contact us by email or telephone:
Email: scmreferrals@justice.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 123 4593
Webchat: Chat with an agent
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
We record our calls for monitoring and training as it helps improve the service we deliver. If you want to know more about how we handle your personal data, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/your-data-and-how-we-use-it
If you want to make a complaint by email, clearly title your message as ‘complaint’ in the subject field.

This e-mail and any attachments is intended only for the attention of the addressee(s). Its unauthorised use, disclosure, storage or copying is not permitted. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy all copies and inform the sender by return e-mail. Internet e-mail is not a secure medium. Any reply to this message could be intercepted and read by someone else. Please bear that in mind when deciding whether to send material in response to this message by e-mail. This e-mail (whether you are the sender or the recipient) may be monitored, recorded and retained by the Ministry of Justice. Monitoring / blocking software may be used, and e-mail content may be read at any time. You have a responsibility to ensure laws are not broken when composing or forwarding e-mails and their contents.
What do I do/say ?
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Private parking tickets / Re: Just received this charge from group nexus
« on: March 09, 2026, 05:30:15 pm »
https://ibb.co/RnSzmtc
Assessor summary of operator case
The operator has issued the Parking Charge Notice (PCN) due to no record of payment being made.
Assessor summary of your case
The appellant has raised the following points from their grounds of appeal: • They are the keeper of the vehicle, and the driver has not been identified. • The terms and conditions were not clearly or prominently displayed at the site, especially during hours of darkness. • The parking operator has not demonstrated they have landowner authority to issue and enforce parking charges. • ANPR images do not show the period of parking, they only show the vehicles movements.
Assessor supporting rational for decision
By issuing a parking charge notice to the appellant the operator has implied that a breach of the terms and conditions has occurred. When an appeal comes to POPLA, the burden of proof begins with a parking operator to demonstrate that the appellant has breached the restrictions of the car park as they claim. I am allowing this appeal, with my reasoning outlined below: The appellant has raised that the parking operator does not have landowner authority. The Private Parking Sector Single Code of Practice (The Code) sets the standards its parking operators need to comply with. Section 14.1 of the Code states that where controlled land is being managed on behalf of a landowner, written confirmation must be obtained before a parking charge can be issued. In this case the parking operator has not provided a copy of a contract or made any statements relating to having a valid contract from the landowner to manage the land and enforce the terms and conditions. As no evidence has been provided I am not satisfied the appellants grounds of appeal have been rebutted by the parking operator and I cannot be sure the PCN has been issued correctly as no evidence has been provided of complying with section 14.1 of The Code. I note the appellant has raised other issues as grounds for appeal, however, as I have decided to allow the appeal for this reason, I did not feel they required further consideration.
Thanks everyone 🙂
Assessor summary of operator case
The operator has issued the Parking Charge Notice (PCN) due to no record of payment being made.
Assessor summary of your case
The appellant has raised the following points from their grounds of appeal: • They are the keeper of the vehicle, and the driver has not been identified. • The terms and conditions were not clearly or prominently displayed at the site, especially during hours of darkness. • The parking operator has not demonstrated they have landowner authority to issue and enforce parking charges. • ANPR images do not show the period of parking, they only show the vehicles movements.
Assessor supporting rational for decision
By issuing a parking charge notice to the appellant the operator has implied that a breach of the terms and conditions has occurred. When an appeal comes to POPLA, the burden of proof begins with a parking operator to demonstrate that the appellant has breached the restrictions of the car park as they claim. I am allowing this appeal, with my reasoning outlined below: The appellant has raised that the parking operator does not have landowner authority. The Private Parking Sector Single Code of Practice (The Code) sets the standards its parking operators need to comply with. Section 14.1 of the Code states that where controlled land is being managed on behalf of a landowner, written confirmation must be obtained before a parking charge can be issued. In this case the parking operator has not provided a copy of a contract or made any statements relating to having a valid contract from the landowner to manage the land and enforce the terms and conditions. As no evidence has been provided I am not satisfied the appellants grounds of appeal have been rebutted by the parking operator and I cannot be sure the PCN has been issued correctly as no evidence has been provided of complying with section 14.1 of The Code. I note the appellant has raised other issues as grounds for appeal, however, as I have decided to allow the appeal for this reason, I did not feel they required further consideration.
Thanks everyone 🙂
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Private parking tickets / Re: Airport
« on: January 30, 2026, 02:37:27 pm »
Phew I was hoping that was the case. When a marriage ended years ago I had to default on a lot of things and was then chased by all the debt companies who all played many games. I learned to take no phone calls and put 90% of letters in bin.
But this requires a lot of filling in I assume.
Do you agree small claims track is the appropriate track for this case ?
Do you consider this matter is claim is suitable for determination without a hearing ?
What is the name and details of person who will be attending your mediation appointment?
Apparently sanctions if this doesn't take place.
Dates for mediation appointment?
(What is a mediation appointment???)
Which county court ?
Are you asking for the courts permission to use the written evidence of an expert
Why, name of the expert.
Witnesses ?
Have you been advised of your right to give evidence in Welsh or English ?
Legal representative for the
First
Second
Third
Claimant
Defendant
Part 20 claim
Help
But this requires a lot of filling in I assume.
Do you agree small claims track is the appropriate track for this case ?
Do you consider this matter is claim is suitable for determination without a hearing ?
What is the name and details of person who will be attending your mediation appointment?
Apparently sanctions if this doesn't take place.
Dates for mediation appointment?
(What is a mediation appointment???)
Which county court ?
Are you asking for the courts permission to use the written evidence of an expert
Why, name of the expert.
Witnesses ?
Have you been advised of your right to give evidence in Welsh or English ?
Legal representative for the
First
Second
Third
Claimant
Defendant
Part 20 claim
Help
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Private parking tickets / Re: Airport
« on: January 29, 2026, 09:07:10 pm »
I've got a response to my defense.
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https://freeimage.host/i/fsignCG
https://freeimage.host/i/fsigI3l
https://freeimage.host/i/fsigTa2
Haven't got to go to court have I. I mean it's fine I will just didn't think I'd have to.
Any help appreciated
Dave
https://freeimage.host/i/fsirJou
https://freeimage.host/i/fsigDS2
https://freeimage.host/i/fsigLPf
https://freeimage.host/i/fsig4wX
https://freeimage.host/i/fsigNna
https://freeimage.host/i/fsighwF
https://freeimage.host/i/fsignCG
https://freeimage.host/i/fsigI3l
https://freeimage.host/i/fsigTa2
Haven't got to go to court have I. I mean it's fine I will just didn't think I'd have to.
Any help appreciated
Dave
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Private parking tickets / Re: Airport
« on: January 21, 2026, 06:49:55 pm »
Got it. Thanks everyone.
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Private parking tickets / Re: Airport
« on: January 21, 2026, 06:42:22 pm »
I'm trying to do it on money claim.gov.uk but it says defense pack password and I can't see one anywhere.
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Private parking tickets / Re: Airport
« on: January 21, 2026, 05:45:31 pm »
It says I have to "respond to the claim before the response date on the enclosed form. But I've checked and I can see response date nowhere.
I also noticed it says issued on 7 Jan (didn't know I received it that long ago ? ) . I better get my reply to them quick.
First question , do I dispute all of the claim ?
Defence
Do I wish to make a counterclaim against the claimant ?
I also noticed it says issued on 7 Jan (didn't know I received it that long ago ? ) . I better get my reply to them quick.
First question , do I dispute all of the claim ?
Defence
Do I wish to make a counterclaim against the claimant ?
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Private parking tickets / Re: Airport
« on: January 21, 2026, 02:48:21 pm »
What happened was "a driver" went to Leeds Bradford airport to pick wife up off a flight. Leeds Bradford airport has a few entrances off one long rd. Each entrance is into a different type of carpark. Driver was told to go to the brief stay one in other words. Driver used a satnav and was told it was this turn off. As soon as entered noticed double red lines and the turn off to the left which the satnav showed was now a blocked off building site. Ahead was one of the wrong carparks where you are expected to pay. If the driver entered they'd be expected to pay before leaving. Driver didn't want to enter that one so parked to the left in a bit of a panic. A workman approached the vehicle and gave directions to correct entrance. Then had to enter wrong carpark through barrier. Drove straight to exit, wanted payment, had to call for help and after long cynical conversation as to drivers actions was allowed to exit to correct location. Some time after received a letter saying wrong pay money.
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Private parking tickets / Re: Just received this charge from group nexus
« on: January 20, 2026, 06:45:07 pm »
How long does it take for you to get a response to your POPLA appeal ?
Thanks
Dave
Thanks
Dave
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Private parking tickets / Re: Airport
« on: January 20, 2026, 06:42:13 pm »
"An example of something you may wish to add, is a point between (3) and (4), briefly outlining what actually happened (e.g. the vehicle stopped out of necessity)."
How's would I word something like that. I feel it would be almost like I'm saying I was in the car ?
How's would I word something like that. I feel it would be almost like I'm saying I was in the car ?