Parking and other penalties archive 2019-2020


Archive has 678 results

  • London Borough of Camden (19 013 417)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 04-Mar-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint about penalty charge notices issued to the complainant who has a Blue Badge issued by another country. It is unlikely investigation would lead to any worthwhile outcome in terms of procedures. The complainant also has a right of appeal to a tribunal against any penalty charge notice the Council issues in future.

  • London Borough of Lambeth (19 017 879)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 04-Mar-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about two penalty charge notices issued by the Council as it would have been reasonable for him to appeal. We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint that the Council damaged his vehicle as it would be reasonable for him to take the matter to court.

  • Northumberland County Council (19 012 193)

    Statement Not upheld Parking and other penalties 03-Mar-2020

    Summary: Mrs X complains the Council has failed to take action to resolve parking issues near rental properties she owns. The Council has added the request to its highway database and the matter will now be considered alongside all other requests. The Council has provided Mrs X with details of the process to enable her to ensure the Council gives the matter the correct consideration. There is no evidence of fault in how the Council has handled Mrs X’s request for double yellow lines.

  • Bristol City Council (19 012 805)

    Statement Not upheld Parking and other penalties 03-Mar-2020

    Summary: There was no fault by the Council in a complaint which alleged it failed to check the complainant’s correct address before it instructed enforcement agents to pursue a debt.

  • Kent County Council (19 014 806)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 03-Mar-2020

    Summary: Mr X complained about the Council’s failure to prevent cars from parking in a passing place opposite his driveway causing obstruction. The Ombudsman should not investigate this complaint. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault which would warrant an investigation.

  • Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (19 017 288)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 28-Feb-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about a parking permit scheme which the Council introduced more than 15 years ago. This is because the complaint is late and there are good reasons not to exercise our discretion to investigate it. We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council’s more recent consultation as it is unlikely we would find fault and Mrs X may put any allegation of trespass to the court.

  • Transport for London (19 017 649)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 27-Feb-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman cannot investigate this complained about a penalty charge notice for a parking contravention. The complainant has appealed against the penalty charge notice to a tribunal.

  • Mole Valley District Council (19 019 209)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 27-Feb-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about a parking fine as it is reasonable to expect him to have appealed against it. The complaint is therefore outside the Ombudsman’s legal remit.

  • London Borough of Waltham Forest (19 014 891)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 26-Feb-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint that bailiffs contacted the complainant about a penalty charge notice because a court has considered the matter.

  • Plymouth City Council (19 017 308)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 26-Feb-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman cannot investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s pursuit of payment for a penalty charge notice. This is because he has put the matter to the Traffic Enforcement Centre at Northampton County Court.

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