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Nothing on the back of this letter, but there are two generic attached documents with details of the process, dates by which time the claimant needs to provide certain documents and payment, an offer of mediation, which we have already been through, with a hearing Date of July 2025.
I have attached one of the forms.

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My apologies, so they sent the main letter (1st page I sent), then three sides of instructions, attached the final two below.

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My apologies, it isn't my intention to be difficult, I am not familiar with any of these processes, this is as far removed as my daily work as can be, I did get confused before earlier om the claim with the email addresses, but that was a miscommunication of what I sent, on my part, I did follow the process correctly as advised in the end.

Your assistance is always appreciated.

I suspect that the claim has been discontinued or is about to be, as is standard with DCB Legal issued claims. The claimant was under the same deadline as you to submit their WS and they have not done so.

I would call the court on Monday and ask whether the claim has been discontinued and the hearing date vacated. They have until 4pm on 5th June to pay the trial fee or the case is automatically struck out.

If the claim has not been discontinued yet, I would advise you submit the following late WS to protect your position. ONLY submit this on 6th June. Do not submit it earlier. You must send it to the court by email as a PDF attachment to enquiries.northampton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk and you must also CC in info@dcblegal.co.uk and cc in yourself too. The subject line of the email must be marked “Urgent” and also include the claim number.

IN THE COUNTY COURT AT NORTHAMPTON

Claim No: [Claim Number]

BETWEEN:

UK Parking Control Ltd
Claimant

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[Defendant's Full Name]

Defendant

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WITNESS STATEMENT

1. I am the Defendant in this matter. I make this witness statement to preserve my position in advance of the hearing listed for 3rd July 2025. I understand that it is being filed outside the 22nd May 2025 deadline directed by the court, and I respectfully ask that the court admit it in the interests of justice under the overriding objective.

2. This witness statement is submitted as a formality, without prejudice to the court’s order that the claim be struck out if the Claimant failed to comply with directions by 5th June 2025. As of the date of this statement, I have not received any witness statement or evidence from the Claimant or their legal representatives.

3. The defence was filed and served in good time. It raised significant issues concerning the Claimant’s failure to comply with CPR 16.4, including the lack of clarity as to the basis of the claim and whether the Defendant is being pursued as the driver or the registered keeper.

4. The Claimant did not attach the contract it relies upon, nor the specific wording of any terms said to have been breached. No copy of the original Parking Charge Notice has been provided, nor any photographs, signage, or location details. The Particulars of Claim remain vague and fail to identify the alleged breach with the required precision.

5. I included a draft order with my defence, inviting the court to require the Claimant to produce further and better particulars so that I could properly understand and respond to the case. However, this was not actioned and the case was allocated to hearing without further clarification.

6. I have been unable to provide further documentary or substantive evidence in support of this witness statement due to the Claimant’s failure to comply with CPR 16.4 and to plead my case with sufficient clarity. As a result, I am placed at a disadvantage and remain unaware of the precise allegations or evidence relied upon.

7. The Claimant has made no attempt to set out how the amount claimed has been calculated, nor to identify the legal basis for any damages or additional charges. The claim simply refers to “registered users only” without explanation.

8. No evidence has been provided to demonstrate that I was the driver, nor that the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (PoFA) has been complied with in order to establish liability against myself as the registered keeper.

9. The Claimant’s conduct to date has been uncooperative and evasive. It has failed to comply with basic procedural obligations and, in my experience and understanding, DCB Legal frequently discontinues claims at the last moment when required to pay the trial fee.

10. I make this statement to protect my position in the event that the Claimant attempts to proceed, but if the claim has been struck out as ordered, then I rely on that strike-out and submit this statement for completeness only.

11. I reserve the right to submit a supplemental witness statement if the Claimant attempts to revive the claim or introduces evidence at a later stage.

Statement of truth

I believe that the facts stated in this Witness Statement are true. I understand that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against anyone who makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth without an honest belief in its truth.

Signed:


Date:

Good morning, I have sent the form today as requested.

I haven't had any luck getting through to the Court, I was on hold for 35 minutes the other day before the call was dropped.

Shall I keep trying, or shall I just await the next letter with an update?

thank you as always.

Letter dropped through the letterbox today, the case has been withdrawn by UKPC, DCB letter informed me that court action was no longer being sought.

It was never just about the money they wanted, it was about the sheer brazen nature of the money grabbing process and nothing really to do with enforcement.

I can’t thank you enough for your patience and all of your help fighting this,

Very best regards.

No problem, I have erased personal or identifiable bits of Info hopefully.

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