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HI,

https://ibb.co/YBPj2L1M

Link should take you to a photo of the document with information redacted. I've changed the defendant name to the name given to me during the mediation by the claimant representative. 

Thanks again.

Further,

Today I've been sent an email from a solicitor apprentice at DCB legal asking to ring a number as "the client" is prepared to make an offer.

A part of me is tempted to ring and offer the £3 that it would've cost me to park had the machine been working just to see what they say. However, always happy to follow advice on here.

Thanks,
Phil.

I assume that will be in further communication.

This "Notice of Transfer of Proceedings" letter literally just says :

"This claim has been transferred to the county court for allocation. On receipt, the file will be referred to a procedural judge who will allocate the claim to track and give case management directions. Details of the judges decision will be sent to you in a notice of allocation"

Kind Regards.

Its Britannia Parking Group Ltd through DCB Legal Ltd.

Link to form here - https://ibb.co/Y48BW2WY

Kind Regards,
Phil.

Hello,

To update this thread I sent my completed N180 and have now received the following email regarding a mediation phone call later in October.

As usual, any and all advice appreciated.

Thanks,
Phil.



Your telephone mediation appointment
Appointment date: ??/??/2025
Appointment time slot: 09:30 to 12:30
Your confidential telephone mediation appointment has been booked for the above date and time slot. This means that the mediator will call you between the times shown. Your appointment will last for around one hour from the point at which the mediator calls.
The mediator will call both parties separately – you will not talk directly to the other side. They will try to help you both come to an agreement before the case goes 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.

Preparing for your appointment
You must make sure you have provided us with, or confirmed, the name and number of the person who will be conducting the mediation appointment. If you have not done this, or need to update your telephone number, you should contact us using the details at the end of this letter no less than 5 working days before your mediation appointment. Failure to do so may result in your mediation appointment not taking place and may result in a Judge issuing a penalty where the mediation was mandatory.
The mediator will call from a withheld number. Make sure that withheld numbers are not blocked on your phone.
Be ready to receive a call from the mediator from the beginning of your time slot. The mediator will call the telephone number you provided in your application.
If the mediator cannot contact you within 10 minutes of the appointment start, the appointment will be cancelled and you may, where mediation is mandatory, face a penalty for non-attendance.

Rebooking your appointment
If you need to rebook your appointment, you must have a good reason. The administration team will only consider rebooking in exceptional circumstances, such as an accident or a family bereavement. You must let us know as soon as possible.

Nominating a different representative
If you want someone else to represent you at mediation (like a trusted friend, relative or a solicitor) you must contact the mediation team
If you want to choose someone to attend your mediation appointment on your behalf who is not a part of the claim or is not a legal representative, you will also need to complete a delegated authority form. You can find out more about this on GOV.UK.
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.

What happens in your mediation appointment?
Introduction from the mediator
The mediator will introduce themselves and check that you have read and understood the mediation process.
Explaining your position
You will need to briefly explain your claim or defence to the mediator. You should prepare for yourself a brief summary of the main points.
Negotiating options 
You’re attending mediation with a view to settling your case. This means negotiating to overcome disputed issues. The mediator is neutral and helps each party to explore options and discuss risks. Mediation works when you’re willing to listen to what the other party has to say, negotiate and agree a settlement.
Building agreement
Settlement can be in many different forms, for example, payment, goods or work. Both parties must agree on the outcome and feel they have reached an acceptable resolution.
Reaching a settlement
The mediator will read the terms of the settlement and confirm agreement with each party. Once agreed, the settlement is legally binding and cannot be changed. A copy of the mediation settlement is sent to both parties and placed on the court file.

Confidentiality
All mediation appointments are confidential. An agreed settlement includes a standard confidentiality clause.

Ending the mediation process
The mediator can end the mediation if, at any time:
•   either party breaches the terms on which they agreed to mediation
•   there is no prospect that the mediation will end in settlement
•   the mediator deems it inappropriate to continue in the case that one or both parties are vulnerable users
•   either party asks to end mediation

Find out more about Small Claims Mediation by watching our video HERE. Find out more in the guide to the Small Claims Mediation Service on GOV.UK.

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
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Hello,

I've received the following communication and document and I'm looking for advice.......



Good Afternoon
Having reviewed the content of your defence, we write to inform you that our client intends to proceed with the claim.
In due course, the Court will direct both parties to each file a directions questionnaire. In preparation for that, please find attached a copy of the Claimant's, which we confirm has been filed with the Court.

Without Prejudice to the above, in order to assist the Court in achieving its overriding objective, our client may be prepared to settle this case - in the event you wish to discuss settlement, please call us on 0203 434 0433 within 7 days and make immediate reference to this correspondence.

If you have provided an email address within your Defence, we intend to use it for service of documents (usually in PDF format) hereon in pursuant to PD 6A (4.1)(2)(c). Please advise whether there are any limitations to this (for example, the format in which documents are to be sent and the maximum size of attachments that may be received). Unless you advise otherwise, we will assume not.



I am still happy to pay the parking fee that I would've paid had the parking machine been working. But I will follow advice.

Thanks,
Phil.

Email sent. Thanks for the help so far, I will keep you posted. I have received the following automatic reply :

"Thank you for emailing the Claim Responses Team in the Civil National Business Centre. Please expect a response to your enquiry in 10 days

When sending us documents please ensure you comply with the Practice Direction 5B

https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/part05/pd_part05b

Documents not complying will not be accepted, in particular if it is over 10MB or 25 printed pages in size."


Thanks,
Phil.

I parked in the Flamborough Head car park and the machine wasn't working. I have photo and video of the machine not working.

As the whole area is double yellow lines to make you park in the car park, there was nowhere else to park I just left the car in the car park, content that I'd tried to pay.

I received the Parking ticket shortly after and appealed through POPLA which was unsuccessful as POPLA said I'd entered into a contract to pay and if I couldn't pay - I shouldn't have parked there. I've always maintained that I'm happy to pay the parking fee of a few pounds.

Since then I've ignored their letters as I'd actually quite like my day in court as its always been my belief that they've made more money in fines from the faulty machine than they would've done through parking payments. I find this totally unfair practice. 

I have now received a letter from HM Courts and Tribunals Service and looking for advice. Am I bang to rights? Or can/should I fight this? I have attached the Claim Form.

Any advice appreciated.
Phil

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