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According to the email I have to explain my claim and prepare summary of main points..

Can I be brief and just say as already mentioned in my defence on the forms ?

And then, as you said, stick to offering £0...

Many thanks,

Josh


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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.

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Thank you for all the advice so far.

I have completed the form, attached it to a single email addressed to both dq.cnbc@justice.gov.uk and info@dcblegal.co.uk and CC'd myself - included the claim number in the subject field of the email. I have already received acknowledgement emails from both CNBC and DCD Legal.

I will keep you informed on the progress.

Regards,

Josh

 @jfollows

Thank you for the prompt response.

As advised, I have downloaded and followed the  steps recommended below:

I have added my personal details in Section B and completed the C1, D1, F1 and F3 as advised.

Can I leave the rest of the sections (E on mediation, F4-F6 on dates and interpreter, G other information - Welsh & English, etc) blank email the form to the addresses mentioned?


Thanks,

Josh


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Having received your own N180, do not use the paper form. Ignore all the other forms that came with it. you can discard those. Download your own here and fill it in on your computer. You sign it by simply typing your full name in the signature box.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/673341e779e9143625613543/N180_1124.pdf

Here are the answers to some of the less obvious questions:

• The name of the court is "Civil National Business Centre".

• To be completed by "Your full name" and you are the "Defendant".

• C1: "YES"

• D1: "NO". Reason: "I wish to question the Claimant about their evidence at a hearing in person and to expose omissions and any misleading or incorrect evidence or assertions.
Given the Claimant is a firm who complete cut & paste parking case paperwork for a living, having this case heard solely on papers would appear to put the Claimant at an unfair advantage, especially as they would no doubt prefer the Defendant not to have the opportunity to expose the issues in the Claimants template submissions or speak as the only true witness to events in question.."

• F1: Whichever is your nearest county court. Use this to find it: https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/search-option

• F3: "1".

• Sign the form by simply typing your full name for the signature.

When you have completed the form, attach it to a single email addressed to both dq.cnbc@justice.gov.uk and info@dcblegal.co.uk and CC in yourself. Make sure that the claim number is in the subject field of the email.

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I have now submitted the defence and draft order as one pdf, as advised,  and received an acknowledgement as well.

Any updates, will keep you informed.

Many thanks for all your time and effort helping me with this one.

Much appreciated.


Regards,

Josh

Ok - I just checked again on another computer and can access it.

My work computer (security setup) was blocking it.


So, do I complete the form N9B as well ?


1. If I use the Defence suggested below with my name and claim number (and email to claimresponses.cnbc@justice.gov.uk ) do I still have to complete 'Defence and Counterclaim' form N9B, as mentioned in response pack attached?


Thanks

Hi,

Apologies for the delayed response. One of my boys is not well and had to spend some time with him.

I have not taken any actions so far - not responded to any letters or debt collector demand to pay fine or parking notice. No correspondence / no communication from me so far. Not sure if I made any mistakes by not responding.

The issue date is 24 June 2025.

I will scan and post the notice/s (as advised without personal details) here tomorrow morning.

Once again thank you for the prompt response.

Much appreciated

Regards,
Josh