Torbay Council ... another council putting its hands up

In a conversation with Torbay Council's they confirmed the statement made below.
When I asked how they were going to tell the public that this was the case they asked if they could call back.
I am sure that there will be some who will ask whether the monies they have collected from PCNs they knew to be non-compliant will be refunded.
I await Mrs Hayman's call with eager anticipation.

Hi Neil
Torbay are on hold re undated PCN’s pre-28/11/05. They have confirmed today that ALL unpaid tickets from that time are held in abeyance – previously they were insisting only PCN’s directly appealed on the date issue would have action suspended.
Bill xxxx

Good evening Mr xxxx,

I have been asked by Bill Norman to respond to your recent communication re the councils position in respect of Parking Penalties issued prior to November 05 which did not specifically include the date of issue as recently considered by the High Court.

I can now confirm that the Council are putting on hold any such cases awaiting the final outcome of the judgement made in the High Court, details of how this decision impacts on those PCNs concerned are expected to be confirmed shortly so that Councils across the country can take the appropriate action.

Regards
Steve Hurley
Town Services Manager

Bill Ward

Mr Bill Norman
Director of Legal Services
Torbay


Dear Mr Norman

Further to this report from Brighton are we going to see any action about PCN’s issued in an illegal format up until 28/11/2005?
Clearly, as days since my first request pass, you are taking action to recover debts that you know are not legally recoverable.
I am adamant that I shall take this matter forward to the Local Government Ombudsman if I am further ignored on the subject.
Yours sincerely

William xxxx