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    • Hi all, I am wandering if this is appealable. It has already been through a challenge on the Islington website and the it was rejected. Basically there was a suspended bay sign on a post on Gee st which was obscured by a Pizza van. The suspension was for 3 bays outside 47 Gee st. I parked outside/between 47 & 55 Gee st. I paid via the phone system using a sign a few meters away from my car. When I got back to the car there was a PCN stuck to the windscreen which I had to dry out before I could read it due to rain getting into the plastic sticky holder.  I then appealed using the Islington website which was then rejected the next day. I have attached a pdf of images that I took and also which the parking officer took. There are two spaces in front of the van, one of which had a generator on it the other was a disabled space. I would count those as 3 bays? In the first image circled in red is the parking sign I read. In the 2nd image is the suspension notice obscured by the van. I would have had to stand in the middle of the road to read this, in fact that's where I was standing when I took the photo. I have pasted the appeal and rejection below. Many thanks for looking. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my appeal statement: As you can see from the image attached (image 1) I actually paid £18.50 to park my car in Gee st. I parked the car at what I thought was outside 55 Gee st as seen in image 2 attached. When I read the PCN issued it stated there was a parking suspension. There was no suspension notice on the sign that I used to call the payment service outside number 55 Gee st. I looked for a suspension notice and eventually found one which was obscured by a large van and generator parked outside 47 Gee st. As seen in images 3 and 4 attached. I am guessing the parking suspension was to allow the Van to park and sell Pizza during the Clerkenwell design week. I was not obstructing the use or parking of the van, in fact the van was obstructing the suspension notice which meant I could not read or see it without prior knowledge it was there. I would have had to stand in the road to see it endangering myself as I had to to take images to illustrate the hidden notice. As there was no intention to avoid a parking charge and the fact the sign was not easily visible I would hope this challenge can be accepted. Many thanks.   This is the text from the rejection: Thank you for contacting us about the above Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). The PCN was issued because the vehicle was parked in a suspended bay or space. I note from your correspondence that there was no suspension notice on the sign that you used to call the payment serve outside number 55 Gee Street. I acknowledge your comments, however, your vehicle was parked in a bay which had been suspended. The regulations require the suspension warning to be clearly visible. It is a large bright yellow sign and is erected by the parking bay on the nearest parking plate to the area that is to be suspended. Parking is then not permitted in the bay for any reason or period of time, however brief. The signs relating to this suspension were sited in accordance with the regulations. Upon reviewing the Civil Enforcement Officer's (CEO's) images and notes, I am satisfied that sufficient signage was in place and that it meets statutory requirements. Whilst I note that the signage may have been obstructed by a large van and generator at the time, please note, it is the responsibility of the motorist to locate and check the time plate each time they park. This will ensure that any changes to the status of the bay are noted. I acknowledge that your vehicle possessed a RingGo session at the time, however, this does not authorize parking within a suspended bay. Suspension restrictions are established to facilitate specific activities like filming or construction, therefore, we anticipate the vehicle owner to relocate the vehicle from the suspended area until the specified date and time when the suspension concludes. Leaving a vehicle unattended for any period of time within a suspended bay, effectively renders the vehicle parked in contravention and a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) may issue a PCN. Finally, the vehicle was left parked approximately 5 metres away from the closest time plate notice. It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure they park in a suitable parking place and check all signs and road markings prior to leaving their vehicle parked in contravention. It remains the driver's responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is parked legally at all times. With that being said, I would have to inform you, your appeal has been rejected at this stage. Please see the below images as taken by the CEO whilst issuing the PCN: You should now choose one of the following options: Pay the penalty charge. We will accept the discounted amount of £65.00 in settlement of this matter, provided it is received by 10 June 2024. After that date, the full penalty charge of £130.00 will be payable. Or Wait for a Notice to Owner (NtO) to be issued to the registered keeper of the vehicle, who is legally responsible for paying the penalty charge. Any further correspondence received prior to the NtO being issued may not be responded to. The NtO gives the recipient the right to make formal representations against the penalty charge. If we reject those representations, there will be the right of appeal to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicator.   Gee st pdf.pdf
    • Well done.   Please let us know how it goes or come back with any questions. HB
    • Incorrect as the debt will have been legally assigned to the DCA and they are therefore now the legal creditor. Read up on debt assignment.   Andy
    • Thanks Man in the Middle and everyone it's greatly appreciated form was filled in online yesterday now just have to wait and see
    • Hi,    I'm almost done. One question is should I include a header with " Claimant's Trial Documents" or something similar and include a copy of my WX from the trial since that has the claim form defence and documents that were relied upon at trial so that the judge can see that? or should I assume they will already have those documents on the file and so simply include a short statement of case to show the case I intend to prove at the appeal should permission be granted. Since I've made a shorter concise statement of case setting out what I intend to prove at an appeal hearing I'm thinking maybe removing the header of "Documents/Exhibits for use for Permission to Appeal   " since the permission to appeal focuses on the grounds of law and so I'm thinking of just having   Appellant's documents Statement Of Case Skeleton Argument    Then a seperate category named Trial Documents Claim Form Defence Claimant's Witness statement Exhibibts to Claimant's trial witness statement   I'm wondering you think would be better, only because I don't reference a single exhibit in my appeal statement of case since I am just explaining the undeveloped points of law around why the judge is wrong since the  statement only focuses on permission, not the outcome of the appeal so there is no reference to any exhibits?   Or should I just remove exhibits and not add trial documents or exhibits on the understanding the judge will already have the trial documents and that if permission is granted I then include them in my appeal bundle.   Thanks   N/B My statement of case doesn't have the claim form or defence or any witness staements in. it is simply a short 4 page document setting out the claim history and the points I intend to prove at the final appeal hearing should permission be granted.
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HMRC are making me bankrupt after there mistake. I asked for their help in filling in my tax return after my first year and had made a considerable loss, I was told where to put this and that I could claim it back. subsequently they paid a large sum into my bank even after i challenged them on the phone, I used the monies in my businesses to pay bills etc, after 2 years of trying to sort it out and offering payment plans and having sent a payment that was returned they are making me bankrupt, I am starting to wonder whether I should just give up and sign on so I get to have a nice life instead of working 15 hours a day 7 days a week and treated like a criminal by HMRC. Has anyone else been thru this?? any ideas??

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hI We have been fighting these for the past three years, currently with Parliamentary Ombudsman. We are in our late 50s and registered disabled. This is their mistake again and wrong advice. lost paperwork and dow right lies. My file is 400 pages, been fined for not filling in forms that dont apply to us. Instead of Christmas cards we get threats of bankruptcy and distraint orders, called us liars coerced us into signing doc and the original adjudicator though this was fair. Now asked what file is being looked at is it ours or selected hi lightd from inland rev.

Surely if everyone starts to tell their stories of lies and treatment by them we can stop this.

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I'm afraid my MP is absolutely useless as far as these matters are concerned. Debtors rank somewhat lower than dog dirt.

I really do appreciate all those 'thank you' emails - I'm glad I've been able to help. Apologies if I haven't acknowledged all of them.

You can also ding my gong if you prefer. :)

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As above it has worked for people in the past and in particular now that a general election will soon be upon us.

 

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Contact their oponents as they will be interested in anything that your MP is ignoring ;)

 

I think I'm caught in the middle here .... the opponents rank lower than dog dirt. They certainly behave like it.

 

 

H-E-L-P!

I really do appreciate all those 'thank you' emails - I'm glad I've been able to help. Apologies if I haven't acknowledged all of them.

You can also ding my gong if you prefer. :)

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I would be willing to collate everyones letters and complaints and send it all to HMRC complaints and my MP who is actually quite good and also get him to send it to the Parliamentry Ombudsman. If you all send your letters/experiences/complaints via email to me I would be happy to do this. What do you all think? We would need as many as we can get so would need to get the word out their. Email me at [email protected].

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I got a letter in the door today, it said they (HMRC) were seeking to levy distraint against me.

 

My accountant filed my tax return last year but filed for 13 months instead of 12 plus 1.

 

HMRC sent it back but I did not see this envelope. I always get post from HMRC that is not relevant to me (PAYE for example). As far as I knew I had made my return and paid my tax. This delay was my mistake. As soon as it was discovered we split the return in two and sent it back to HMRC.

 

Turns out it was too late.

HMRC took my return as null and void and estimated my income. The tax calculated is just under 14000. I grossed 6000 last year (similar figure this year). I am training myself as I go so no large income yet. I registerd as self employed as I was surviving on my hobby turned profession as an IT person I wanted to do right by the tax man..

 

I met my accountant through a mutual friend and he said a company was the best way to go as there were many flexible ways of getting financial help. So I went limited.

 

In my first year I was late in filing but paid Companies house the penalty in installments. They acknowledged my return. (which was also sent to HRMC)

 

It may sound like a joke to you but my assets are nothing close to 2000. I live mostly on hope and ambition.

Does this mean that I will be made bankrupt for penalties and tax that is not connected to the reality of my situation?

 

I am sure I am not the first and "the law is the law", but is there a way I can pay in installments.

I am not sure my punishment in proportional. Is there anything I can do?

 

I came here to post as I am not totally confident in my accountant anymore, I need to know what my real options are. Each time we speak he seems more interested in covering his behind so I need to know as much as possible from a different source.

 

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

I will call HMRC tomorrow, I am still in shock

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Hi

 

Did this so called accountant not offer you any insurance protection on him getting it wrong so that he would be responsible to HM instead of you. A lot of accountants offer this sort of insurance now, my hubby used to be self employed and his accountant offer this insurance now I'm going back over 10 years so it should have been improved by now.

 

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I did not have any insurance, my cash flow was so erratic at the time I am sure I would not have taken him up on it if he had offered it which he did not.

Is it that dangerous to file a tax return that insurance is a good idea?

I just wanted to say hello I am legal and pay my taxes how can I help you today and issue an invoice at the end?

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I would be worried about the threat of distraint, but not unduly so. They do this to my wife every year but don't carry it out.

 

That isn't to say they won't do it your case of course. Keep talking to them. Unlike debt collectors they don't and won't go away, but they can be pacified if you 'show willing'.

I really do appreciate all those 'thank you' emails - I'm glad I've been able to help. Apologies if I haven't acknowledged all of them.

You can also ding my gong if you prefer. :)

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Thaks for your responses.

I called the collections offices who tell me that they made an estimate and I sould contact another office in central london.

I will still have to pay the penalties which amout to just under 1500.

The figure would make a very significant difference in my life but I will not complain. I know I am lucky.

Thank you for responding

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