Just to update to my case with Central Ticketing, i've finally had closure (ticket issued for 'abused patron parking' -ie leaving the car park). And despite the general consensual advice in this thread to just ignore the ticket, i didn't but initiated contact, but only gave them the barest of information, and sent them a letter similar to those templates on this site (ie on what grounds have i been issued this ticket, either prove why, because as far as i'm concerned, i owe you nothing) and included the copy of a receipt of a purchase i'd made in the retail park, and got a letter back this morning saiying they apologise for any distress and inconvenience caused and the ticket is cancelled. The fact i'd contacted bury council, and my local MP may have had leanings on them too. Hope this helps.

Hi Chaps, As of this morning, i've been done too! And yes, it's the same Moorgate retail park in Bury this morning. Despite being impeccably parked and shopping in comet and KFC Apparently, i left the car park temporarily and therefore committed an offence! I've written to my local MP and will speak to Citizens' Advice. I'm damned if i'll give into them without a fight. Any advice from anyone with outstanding cases against them?