REFFERING to the letter entitled “parking warning” from Keith Hodson, (Yourview, November 20) I also received a parking fine for £100 in September (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for parking in the exact same spot at Bromsgrove Retail Park in Birmingham Road. I also have used this spot regularly for years.

I immediately appealed to UK Parking Control (UKPC) Ltd explaining that as the spot appears to be a legitimate parking bay and as there are no signs to inform the public otherwise, then issuing a penalty was unreasonable.

UKPC responded immediately stating the penalty was correctly issued because I was not parked in a designated bay. Feeling deeply that the penalty was unjust, I then appealed to Parking on Private Land Appeals (POPLA).

It took about six weeks but I have now received a judgment from POPLA.

They have considered all the evidence and allowed my appeal on the grounds that “the operator should now cancel the parking charge notice forthwith”.

Whenever and wherever I park I attempt to park correctly and in compliance with any rules and restrictions. I did that on this occasion.

UKPC obviously are not interested in fairness and look to be able to impose penalties to create an income for themselves at any opportunity.

Valerie Murchington Bromsgrove