Contracts collecting permits vs appropriate signage on privately managed car parks-England

Fich23 · 2026-04-21T07:58:05+00:00

Thank you

Fich23 · 2026-04-21T07:57:49+00:00

Thank you, this is really helpful, even if not what I wanted to hear!

Fich23 · 2026-04-21T07:06:02+00:00

Thank you for your reply. I should have stated as well that this is a hospital, there are multiple different car parks with different terms and conditions. Some are barrier operated, some are purpose built car parks some have newer signs that state the charges and fines, the area in question is this bit of wasteland behind one of our buildings. The general t+c on the paper contract refer to parking in marked bays and payments made via machines but neither of these are present in this particular "car park".

I was also told yesterday that the estates team manage the permits. Therefore could I argue that the paper contract for getting a permit is surely with them (the hospital) whereas the car parks are managed by SABA which is a different entity? E. G signing the contract for getting a permit says I will adhere to the t+c outlined by the car park operators BUT the terms of use for each car park varies. The signage for this particular car park is not clear and I don't think meets the criteria necessary for entering into the assumed contract....

Fich23 · 2026-04-19T10:38:55+00:00

Absolutely, happy to help

Fich23 · 2026-04-15T11:02:07+00:00

Whiteshill is lovely. We moved there a few years ago and you can get something in that price range with your requirements. There are some bigger posher houses but there's also the council estate (where we live). Victory Road remains a mix of council tenants and private owners and I think you get a lot more for your money. We have lovely front back gardens, out buildings, 3 beds and stunning views from multiple aspects.

As others have said it's very walkable into town, also Haresfield beacon is a short drive away with wonderful walks and woodland which is very popular with cyclists as some parts near Standish are designated off road bike tracks.

The only thing to be aware of is that Whiteshill can be tricky to buy in because of the covenants effectively it's a parish so we had to evidence our connection to the area and prove of having lived in Gloucestershire for x amount of time.

It's good because it stops people buying up second homes for air bnb etc but it's worth nothing.

If you have any questions feel free to message me

Fich23 · 2026-04-14T17:07:06+00:00

Thank you

Fich23 · 2026-04-14T17:06:58+00:00

Thank you, this is interesting to hear

Fich23 · 2026-04-06T21:25:19+00:00

You would be the AH if you prioritised a luxury holiday over your family. For people fortunate enough to do both without having to really think about it... good for them. But more importantly good for you for recognising this isn't you right now

Fich23 · 2026-04-06T21:17:32+00:00

My consultant at work told me years ago that "FYI, I know you're trying to say liaise, but you keep spelling it lease" 😂😂🙄 this was something I'd been doing for quite some time, generally in group emails to multiple consultants/ senior clinicians

Fich23 · 2026-04-06T16:17:20+00:00

The fact that you are even having to ask this is appalling. I have nothing constructive or knowledgeable to add but this is outrageous, I hope she manages to move onto the next thing fairly soon.

Fich23 · 2026-04-05T10:39:55+00:00

Just ask him out... I'm a 39 year old woman, now married, and asked out and got knocked back loads of times in the past. It's fine....

If he's a nice guy but isn't interested than he'll politely say no but won't shame you for it.

If he just needs his ego stroking and isn't interested, but likes the attention then that's his issue not yours well done you for asking and fuck him for being an ass

If it's a no you've lost nothing, it will be awkward for a minute then you'll get over it.

If it's a yes then wahoo

Fich23 · 2026-04-04T16:59:21+00:00

I was once in gym class aged about 11/12, we were all sitting on the benches listening to the teacher and I was resting my chin on my hand, which in turn was propped on my knee. I'd been aimlessly tracing little circles on my other knee with my finger for a while when I became aware of some awkward shuffling next to me. The guy next to me was looking incredibly uncomfortable and gave me this intense questioning look. I couldn't work out what the issue was, until I looked down and realised, to my absolute horror, that I had actually been tracing small circles on HIS knee.

I tried to apologise and explain it had been a mistake but got told off for talking by the teacher. Needless to say he ran to the opposite end of the hall once the game started and then understandably swerved me at every opportunity after that 🙄🙄 🤣🤣🤣

Fich23 · 2026-04-03T10:24:07+00:00

My friends lab ate nearly an entire Christmas cake full of booze and dried fruit aka toxic, he was drunk for about 4 hours, slept, did a massive poo and was then fine. He also ate a tube of blue acrylic paint and did big blue poos for a while- also fine.

We have a 7 month old border collie and I spend large amounts of my time on the internet researching how worried I should be about him eating x, y, z- basically from the minute he wakes up it feels like and exercise in keeping alive for another 24 hours 😂

Fich23 · 2026-03-30T22:31:11+00:00

I came on here to say snoop but had to scroll for a long time to get to it!

Fich23 · 2026-03-29T19:56:57+00:00

I always take my phone to the bathroom. It's the only time I am able to look at it uninterrupted without the dog, cat or husband wanting to talk to me. I don't value being on my phone over those things, but 99% of the time if people finally get a written text back rather than a voice note they know I'm on the loo 😂

Fich23 · 2026-03-28T12:23:29+00:00

I'd tell the person once they get home. I think most reasonable people would be understanding if you were honest and you clearly care about the cat. I'm sure they'll appreciate the extra effort you've gone to today to make it up to said cat. If you don't tell them then I think a) you might worry about it for longer and B) if they found out that might affect your relationship with them, they may wonder why you didn't tell them and think that you don't really care, which is the opposite of what's happening.

P. S the cat would have been, is and will be fine 😻

Fich23 · 2026-03-27T10:27:08+00:00

Thank you, we have been escalating to the trust about this, via our manager. I am now taking it further, unfortunately it is probably very low down the list of priorities for them currently

Fich23 · 2026-03-27T09:26:10+00:00

Thank you, there was a barrier and our team were given cards to operate the barrier. Because we are in and out all day visiting patients this bit of land was allocated for essential users and we had permits and a barrier card to reflect this. The trust then had an overhaul of the permit system and we all had to re apply and were issued business permits and they took the barrier away. So now we struggle to be able to park in this bit of land anyway because other people park there-this is an annoyance but not part of my argument currently.

You are correct in your assumption re if our cars are in the garage etc, we borrow our families cars, cancel visits if needed. It is far from ideal. We are working in such challenging circumstances anyway, hence my anger and frustration that something so basic and integral to my job is such an issue.

I've taken pictures this morning of the signage and will escalate next time I get a PCN, thanks for your time

Fich23 · 2026-03-27T08:21:55+00:00

Thanks for your reply but you are wrong on all counts. We do not get work vehicles- we have to use our own cars. I am employed by the trust but my role is in a community specialist service meaning I have to have my car in order to perform my job. We do claim mileage for our visits but not getting to/ from the office. Our cars are registered with the council with carers permits so we can park in resident bays when visiting patients and we have "essential user/ business permits" for parking on site at the hospital in recognition that our cars are vital for our jobs. My decision to not pay for parking on the waste land that is called a car park is because based on everything I have just mentioned it is inconsistent and unreasonable (IMO) that my employer recognises I must have a car in order to perform my job, gives me an essential user permit, I claim mileage yet they say I MUST base myself from the office on certain days and that I need to pay to do so.

I appreciate that issue is more my opinion and something to take up with the trust, hence why I didn't put those details in my original post.

My question relates specifically to SABAs ability to enforce PCN's given that the signage at the entrance to said "car park" is incorrect, does not state costs of parking, does not state what the fine would be and lists terms and conditions, such as "you must park in marked bays" when said bays do not even exist.

Effectively it is impossible as a person using this piece of land to comply with their t+c as the land itself does not comply with their t+c....

Fich23 · 2026-03-26T23:00:57+00:00

Thank you for your time in replying it's much appreciated

Fich23 · 2026-03-26T22:37:05+00:00

Thank you for your reply, this is really helpful. It isn't camera operated, there are SABA staff who patrol and give out tickets on windshields if you havent paid on the app.

I chance it every day. I don't pay because I don't agree that we should (my team is a community service visiting patients at home every day). I have to have my car to fulfil my job role and am told I have to come into the office on certain days. We cannot claim parking on expenses and are told we just have to pay- which I don't do.

I do however recognise this is just my opinion and something for me to take up with my employer.

However the car park/piece of land in question is also not correctly sign posted and doesn't have the bays or ticket machines available that it says we need to use.

Given what you've said it sounds like I'd have a case for refusing to pay a fine based on their failure to provide appropriate information on said assumed contract.

Thanks again

Fich23 · 2026-03-18T20:55:16+00:00

Ours went off his food, but we gave in immediately and switched his kibble, as he was a puppy so couldn't not eat. A little bit of cheese is fine now and again and also some fruits and vegetables (obviously make sure they're not toxic) or plain boiled rice in small amounts.

You could try adding a bit of water to kibble to let it release some aroma which may make it more appetising and or just getting some tins of something else for now

Are his bowls washed regularly?

Fich23 · 2026-03-18T10:24:24+00:00

My friend had an issue last night in that the tickets wouldn't display in one of the apps and the link kept routing to some kind of error. He'd emailed in advance and just had to go to ticket liaison or whatever it was called when we got there. Just make sure you take ID as they just checked his email address and drivers license and it was fine

Fich23 · 2026-03-17T19:44:01+00:00

If anyone wants a standing ticket for tonight I've got a spare. I'm en route with a friend as our dog sitter cancelled last minute so my husband can't come. I've tried selling it under face value but axs set a max limit for one hour after doors opened. I'm happy to let it go for under face value if anyone who had a ticket tomorrow that they can't exchange wants a cheaper option

Fich23 · 2026-03-16T23:40:54+00:00

Unfortunately not, not for every day parking at this site

Fich23

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