st3v3
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I don't normally play the disability card, but I might have made an exception in this case as North Somerset Council could well be in contravention of the Equality Act, 2010. This requires them to make reasonable adjustments so disabled people can access goods, services, shops, venues, clubs, etc. (see CAB link below). Further -- you should not be required to pay for those adjustments. I'd argue that your truck is (or embodies) "essential equipment" to permit Tommy to access things mentioned in the Act and that permitting that truck to be parked close enough to the accessed facilities to perform the required functionality is "reasonable adjustment" as required by the Act. That said, IANAL but perhaps CAB could take this up on your behalf so that, at least, you'd be armed with a valid reason to have any further PCNs cancelled in similar circumstances anywhere in UK?...
If you're refused reasonable adjustments
If you’ve been refused the reasonable adjustments you need, you might’ve experienced unlawful discrimination. You can use this page to check if you can take action.www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Thanks for that. I do wonder if we plan to go again I should make contact with the council prior to suggest they follow that guidance...