On a lighter note, as Dave1216 is either from the Plymouth area, or was on holiday there, did you or anyone else see the boat race on the Hoe.  A good display don't you think?

As for Plymouth City Council, they are a bunch of con artists.  Two years ago, when Labour got in, they decided to charge for Sunday parking, but couldn't change all the car park pay and display tariffs at once, so they employed extra parking attendants to give everyone without a parking ticket a fine.

Naturally those who appealed won, on the grounds that the notice board said free parking on Sunday, but they banked on the many more, who didn't complain to raise extra revenue.

Very underhand don't you think!!  Don't know whats worse, that, or the 0870 scam!!

The boat race was really good.  Didn't know who was winning etc as I lost track, and didn't know it was the last lap until they crossed the finish then stopped, lol.

Well, I'm not actually in Plymouth myself, but in the next town, and over the border into Cornwall.

However I do need to rely on Plymouth for going to work, entertainment and shopping etc, so although I didn't have a say on their local council being voted in, the people that have to live with their decision are not just Plymouth residents, but also from Saltash, Callington, Liskeard, Ivybridge, Tavistock, Looe, Torpoint, and all the smaller villages as well.

If it is Plymouth council that has issued the parking ticket ring this number          01752 668000    and ask them to put you through. If they give you an 08 number to ring, just say your telephone does not allow you to dial 08 numbers. Remember to hide your call first by dialling 141 first.