Brent council has been accused of conning residents into getting parking fines after it failed to send reminder notices to permit holders. They usually send residents a letter to notify them that their permits are due to expire along with a renewal form, but last month they failed to do so, leading to scores of residents being fined because they forgot to renew their permits.
Bosses admitted they made the mistake after undergoing "an unfortunate computer glitch", but have refused to refund residents who were fined. They say the reminder letters are only sent "out of courtesy". Motorists claim the move is a con to make thousands of pounds from car owners who pay up to £200 a year to park.
Once again a prime example of how the UK is becoming (has already become) a land where no one accepts responsibility for themselves. Who's at fault here? The vehicle owners; it's entirely their own responsibility but as ever, they look for someone to point the finger of blame at.
Serves you right- perhaps next year you won't be so stupid.
Bosses admitted they made the mistake after undergoing "an unfortunate computer glitch", but have refused to refund residents who were fined. They say the reminder letters are only sent "out of courtesy". Motorists claim the move is a con to make thousands of pounds from car owners who pay up to £200 a year to park.
Once again a prime example of how the UK is becoming (has already become) a land where no one accepts responsibility for themselves. Who's at fault here? The vehicle owners; it's entirely their own responsibility but as ever, they look for someone to point the finger of blame at.
Serves you right- perhaps next year you won't be so stupid.
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