I have also heard from a councillor explaining why they cannot get involved
"As an elected member I am able to take matters up with council officers on their behalf, albeit with a very few exceptions. One of the exceptions unfortunately is the issue of Penalty Charge Notices issued by the council. The Traffic Management Act makes clear in section 11.21 that elected members may not under any circumstances play a part in the challenges or representations that people make to the council. We can only get involved in formulating policy regarding how residents parking zones work, and how they are enforced and I will certainly pass on your thoughts to the cabinet member for Traffic and Transport."
I have also had some support from the ParkingChampions people, who said
However, I am surprised that you did not win the appeal. I would hope in these situations to see common sense prevail. As long as you can prove that your normal car was under repair and the loan car was provided as a temporary replacement, then it is illogical to punish a city resident simply for not understanding the proper process - you live in the zone, you have a permit for your normal car and in this specific circumstance, your normal car was different to the one registered with parking.
Thanks, quite right too.
Now we we see if sense prevails
