Hello kind people..
This is a fantastic resource and I thank you all in advance for any guidance you give me regarding making a decision based on the information I provide.
There is a local supermarket near me where there is a private feeder road that snakes around the back of the supermarket and has some parking for a gym/chemist/charity shop etc.
This road has no markings at any kerbside and although there are signs. They are about 8ft high and placed facing the centre of the road on a handful of street lights. I've taken photos of the location of these signs for you to see.
I've also (as advised) scanned and have all the correspondence I've had to date.
So far I have made absolutely no contact with anyone. Nor have I responded to anything. I have kept all correspondence however.
I took advice from what now seems to be outdated of which to simply store and ignore. Clearly that now does not cover things. Obviously I live under a rock!
Non-legally my argument is this... Zero road markings designating where to park. In any normal road you would see something indicating a prohibited parking area so why would I assume any different? The signs are placed so that if you walk along the path and/or face the road you only see the reverse. You theoretically need to stand in the middle of the road on a box with bino's on to actually read the sign.
I now have a letter from Gladstones which does seem reasonably more official. If I have any legs to stand on whatsoever I'm happy to go to court (prepared) and fight my case.. If the advise is to pay up.. that's what I'll do.
I do need to make a decision in the next couple of days though so forgive my immediate request but there it is!
As I say thanks for the help and any guidance you give will be gratefully received.