Yes had the DQ N180 and sent it back to the court and the solicitors and got proof of posting.

I'm assuming looking through previous posts that the next stage for me is to do my WS,

do I just sit tight until I hear back from the court?

They won't intimidate me but just annoyed at them wasting my time 

What I can't get my head around is why they are still pursuing this. They must think they have a chance of winning?

Been back to the car park, and took photos of all the signs, I won't upload them all unless you think it's relevant, as they are all the same except for the first photo which is the sign at the entrance.

Car Park Signs.pdf

I will take photos of every sign in the car park!!

Great news, I'm going to pop down the car park later, as long as I am able to find a suitable parking spot, and take photos of all the signs 

I'll be interested to see the agreement between land owner and company as I haven't been sent it as part of my CPR request.

But what if I don't receive the contract?

This is what is displayed at the site

actual site sign photo.pdf

As part of the CPR request which I have now received I have not been provided with the following:

1. The contract between New Generation Parking Management Ltd and the landowner that assigns the right to enter into contracts with the public and make claims in their own name.

2. Proof of planning permission granted for signage etc under the Town and Country Planning Act 
2007

Also I was sent the attached, which is a different notice displayed in the car park, it states "£35 if paid in fill within 7 days of issue" not sure if any of this is relevant at all?

template of sign - £35 if paid in fill within 7 days of issue.pdf

So what happens now? 

Sorry wasn't sure if you know who I was replying to 

Yes I did.

Yes they do. So what do I do now?

Had this response today from DCB Legal:

Good morning

Having reviewed the content of your defence, we write to inform you that our client intends to proceed with the claim.

In due course, the Court will direct both parties to each file a directions questionnaire. In preparation for that, please find attached a copy of the Claimant's, which we confirm has been filed with the Court.

Without Prejudice to the above, in order to assist the Court in achieving its overriding objective, our client may be prepared to settle this case - in the event you wish to discuss settlement, please call us on 0203 434 0433 within 7 days and make immediate reference to this correspondence.

If you have provided an email address within your Defence, we intend to use it for service of documents (usually in PDF format) hereon in pursuant to PD 6A (4.1)(2)(c). Please advise whether there are any limitations to this (for example, the format in which documents are to be sent and the maximum size of attachments that may be received). Unless you advise otherwise, we will assume not.

N180 - Directions questionnaire (Small Claims Track).pdf

Thanks Dave, that's awesome.

I will wait for other comments/feedback and will diarise to submit the claim on or around the 10th of March.

Right, I won't do anything. No rush guys thanks. 

So there is no harm in me doing my defence and submitting it now? I don't want to leave it till the last minute as I know I will get bogged down with work. Just wanted to check with you guys that there's no harm in submitting the defence straight away.

Could I PM one of you my defence statement?

Apologies DX, I must have uploaded the copy that I hadn't covered the relevant info 

Do I need to do my defence on MCOL website asap?

Thanks FTM Dave and DX, I have done the letter for the CPR request and will post it tomorrow so I can get proof of postage.

Went to the car park today and took 2 photos, 1 of the initial sign when you go into the car park and then the more detailed sign(s), probably not much help but have uploaded them anyway.

2024-02-18 sign photos.pdf

Thanks FTM Dave, I do appreciate your support and from the outside it does look like I have not listened to what you guys have advised but it has been me rushing as I don't have much time on my hands as constantly working. 

I am damned if I am paying a ridiculous fine because I haven't got time to fight them!

Yes I am living at the address but the only post I get is hospital reminder/confirmation letters of which I have had a lot lately,

I know it sounds bizarre but January was a very busy month for me workwise and worked away for a certain period also.

When I did open the letter I did not take action immediately, obviously, and before I knew it the claim court letter arrived.

Yes they did reply to the SAR, but it means nothing to me!

Yes I did do the SAR.

I literally did not see the Letter of claim

I very rarely get post these days and my family had just put it to one side as it just appeared an innocuous letter I hadn't seen it initially.

From me "seeing" the letter there was only a few days after that I received the Claim Form letter, being in a brown envelope it stood out as more important.

Thank you.

I have done as you advised on the MCOL website.

Yes I received a letter of claim dated the 10th of January 2024 from dcb legal.