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The text of the formal appeal to the council was as below:

Subject: Formal Representation Against PCN PN24581799, Location opposite 50 Kensington Avenue

I refer to your rejection of my previous challenge and wish to make formal representations.

At the time of the alleged contravention, I had stopped briefly outside my home solely to assist my disabled child in alighting from the vehicle. Due to their condition, they are unable to exit the vehicle safely without assistance.

I was engaged in the continuous act of assisted alighting, and the vehicle remained stationary only for approximately 1–2 minutes, being the minimum time necessary to ensure their safety. I did not leave the vehicle unattended.

This situation falls within the boarding/alighting exemption, particularly given the need to assist a vulnerable passenger. There was no practical alternative location near my home (49 Kensington Avenue) where I could safely assist my disabled child.

The photographs provided by Council appear blurred, which suggests that the vehicle was already moving when the Civil Enforcement Officer continued taking images. This supports my position that the stop was brief and that I was in the process of leaving.

I previously provided a copy of my child’s Blue Badge. I now enclose additional supporting evidence, including proof of address (xx Kensington Avenue) confirming my residence and that was the location as per the PCN ( opp 50 Kensington Avenue).

I would also remind the authority of its obligations under the Equality Act 2010, specifically the Public Sector Equality Duty, which requires due regard to the needs of disabled persons when making decisions such as this.

I trust you will accept my challenge and look forward to your early confirmation of cancellation of this PCN.

attached: council tax and blue batch

I have to apply, no other option.

My name and the correct address of my home in the Registration certificate. So notice to the owner has to come to me.

Hi,

Received response from Newham council for my appeal. It got rejected.

Please see the details in the link below.

https://ibb.co/k6PgS1Zz


Shall I take up with tribunal ?

Updated draft below:

PCN issued to my vehicle Code 26: “Parked in a special enforcement area more than 50 cm from the edge of the carriageway and not within a designated parking place.”

I am challenging the PCN because I was engaged in the exempt activity of assisted alighting of my disabled child (Attached blue badge).

On the date in question, at approximately 8:00 PM, I briefly stopped outside my home on [number, street address, East Ham, E12] to assist my disabled child in safely exiting the vehicle and entering the property. It was a cold evening, and there were no available parking spaces nearby(council pic 1), making it necessary for me to stop momentarily in front of my home.

I did not leave the vehicle unattended for any other purpose. I remained with the car and only stepped out to help my child into the house. While doing so, the enforcement officer began preparing the PCN. As soon as I returned to the car, I attempted to move away, but the officer blocked my vehicle and affixed the notice to the windscreen. The photographs taken show blurred images, indicating that the car was already in motion when the officer continued taking pictures.

This stop was solely for the purpose of assisting a disabled child,  assisted alighting is a lawful exemption .

I kindly request that you consider these mitigating factors and cancel the PCN.

yes

PCN Images :
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Google Street Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FpTk7vNr2tiwgSfn7

council picture: 
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