Green Goblins, Newbury's 'Civil' Enforcement Options

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I know that this has probably been discussed before, however after my recent present from the green goblins of Newbury I feel that this is an issue that needs to be raised again!

I must be honest I used to express little sympathy for those who had fallen foul to the attractive green notice attached to their cars but now my opinions have changed.

I have been parking in the same street for months and have never seen any signs indicating that this is a restricted street, when I left work yesterday I saw the lovely green notice attached to my car and actually felt a little sick inside!

I know that these guys are doing a job and do serve a purpose for those who feel it is acceptable to park dangerously, however my car was not causing any obstruction or danger to anyone!

I have lived in West Berkshire pretty much my whole life and actually feel a bit upset by this! If I had previously recieved a polite notice outling the parking restrictions on this area I would happy seek alternative arrangements for parking (although I do feel robbed by the charge of £1 per hour for parking in Newbury!)

[munch]

Iommi,

there are no signs stating that there are parking restrictions as far as I could see, and seen I have been parking there since April and had never received a ticket I would presume that maybe the restrictions have change, however the road that i was parked on is not listed on the coucils website as a restrcited area, So I am a little confuse. i have sent in an appeal asking for some more information on this ticket so I am waiting to hear back. If i am supplied with sufficient evidence that clearly shows I was parked illegally I will pay the fine, however I do not feel that the evidence supplied on the ticket is sufficient enough!

Sorry it sounds like i'm havin a rant at you Iommi, but I'm not i'm just letting off steam!:-)

[Gumbo]

Iommi,

there are no signs stating that there are parking restrictions as far as I could see, and seen I have been parking there since April and had never received a ticket I would presume that maybe the restrictions have change, however the road that i was parked on is not listed on the coucils website as a restrcited area, So I am a little confuse. i have sent in an appeal asking for some more information on this ticket so I am waiting to hear back. If i am supplied with sufficient evidence that clearly shows I was parked illegally I will pay the fine, however I do not feel that the evidence supplied on the ticket is sufficient enough!

Sorry it sounds like i'm havin a rant at you Iommi, but I'm not i'm just letting off steam!:-)

Which road are you talking about?

I often park down West Mills and have noticed that there is no signs for some of the bits down there........which is weird. Difficult to explain exactly which bit but if you are coming from Hungerford direction there is a sign in front of Horsey Lightly Solicitors, then there is a permit area for about 6 or 7 spaces but then for the bit just before you turn right to go behind Iceland there is nothing and the same for the bit just afer. Then for the spaces by the canal railings there is another notice there. My worry the other day when I parked there was that if I left it too long the green meanies would get me and then claim I had missed something.