No response after 56 days!

danielwareham · 27th October 2007, 15:51

Hi

I understand that the issuing local authority has to respond to an appeal for a vehicle being clamped and removed within 56 days. This time has now past and I sent the letter registered post and a accompanying email to Lambert council. What would be my next steps to reclaim my costs?

Thanks

green_and_mean · 27th October 2007, 16:19

Have you checked on the Royal Mail website to see if the letter was received and what date with the recent strikes a lot of mail was delayed?

danielwareham · 29th October 2007, 09:55

Thanks For The Reply. Checked The Royal Mail Website And The Letter Was Received 02/02/07 And Signed For.

Not Sure What To Do Next! The Npas Website States If The Local Authority Does Not Reply Within 56 Days They Must Refund All Charges To You.

Would A Letter To Lambeth Council Be My Next Course Of Action?

Thanks

Bernie_the_Bolt · 29th October 2007, 11:38

I would write a letter of complaint to the chief executive.

patdavies · 29th October 2007, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernie_the_Bolt

I would write a letter of complaint to the chief executive.

Not quite yet.

Quote:

Thanks For The Reply. Checked The Royal Mail Website And The Letter Was Received 02/02/07 And Signed For.

Not Sure What To Do Next! The Npas Website States If The Local Authority Does Not Reply Within 56 Days They Must Refund All Charges To You.

Would A Letter To Lambeth Council Be My Next Course Of Action?

By not replying within 56 days, then the Council are deemed to have accepted your representations.

You need to write to them again (recorded); point out that you have received no response from your appeal of 02/02/07 and therefore it is deemed accepted and that you wish you charges refunded. Point out that unless these are paid within 14 days, you will pursue via the Courts.

danielwareham · 29th October 2007, 13:26

Many thanks. Seems like the best course of action. Fingers crossed!

Medusa · 29th October 2007, 20:31

If the council does not reply within 56 days of receiving your representations, they must cancel the Penalty Charge Notice and refund all the charges you have paid.

This text is taken from the actual statute......

The details in statute can be read here....
http://www.logiclaw.co.uk/arg4dor/Te...rs.html#56rule
and a lot of others also at
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