I thought it was time to give Medway some more things to think about whilst they are trying to defend themselves against the tribunal, so I have just sent them an update - see below: I plan to make a film using lego figures as Council representatives - if anyone knows any good animators ....
Dear Rubena,
It has been 12 months since Medway refused to settle the loss of a £1.00 parking fee at the Black Lion due to malfunctioning machinery. This was despite my phoning the Council at the time and being told that (a) I would have to write in to claim and (b) I could submit a claim for the lost time and inconvenience involved in having to do this.
I write to present the up to date claim with late payment charges added as per Medway's own procedures. I am sure you will appreciate that, if Medway choose to claim that they operate their services legally and in a decent way, Medway too will be judged by those same criteria.
If you still do not wish to pay this, I am giving you advance warning of a Tribunal hearing on this matter to be filmed and broadcast widely on youtube and social media. This will be held on December 18th and you have the right to send two representatives, otherwise we will proceed in any case.
Please let me know if you wish to settle the debt. I have set out the account using Medway Council's own settlement terms, which are both misleading and an appalling use of grammar. The good news is that I have not added further charges to account for the offence caused by the inept use of the English language.
Best regards
Peter Cook
Account : Medway Council
Item Amount
Parking fee taken by faulty new equipment £1.00
Administration and inconvenience charges for 12 months £700.00
Total £701.00
The fee is £701.00. The fee must be paid not later that the last day of the period of 28 days beginning with the date on which this charge is served. A reduced charge of £631.00 is payable in the following circumstances if the fee is paid not later than the last day of the period of 21 days beginning with the date on which this notice was served, the fee will be reduced by 50%
Payment methods:
By cash using recorded delivery to our address "residents collection services"
By cheque ? payable to Peter Cook, including a £10 service charge to cover the costs of encashment
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