Drivers Fined £100 Despite Following Rules Due to ANPR 'Double Dipping' Glitch Thursday, April 16, 2026 anpr parking glitch fine doubledipping technology motorists accuracy surveillance traffic Many drivers are facing unexpected £100 parking fines due to a glitch in Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology known as the “double dipping” error. This issue results in motorists being penalized … Read More
Concerns Raised as Lime E-Bikes Are Reportedly Dumped in Solihull Borough Thursday, April 16, 2026 lime e-bikes solihull parking micromobility councillors westmidlands dockless bikehire infrastructure Solihull councillors have expressed growing concerns over the improper parking and dumping of new Lime electric bikes shortly after their launch in the borough. The Lime e-bike hire service, introduced earlier this month … Read More
Birmingham Family Challenges Parking Fine, Claims Firm Has ‘No Jurisdiction’ Tuesday, April 14, 2026 birmingham parking fine europarking enforcement families handsworth jurisdiction pavement dispute A Birmingham family is disputing a £100 parking fine issued by Euro Parking Services, arguing that the company has no authority to impose the penalty. Shola Cole has publicly condemned the fine given to her father, whose … Read More
Neighbours Oppose Alcohol Licence for Rowley Regis Microbar Over Safety and Community Concerns Sunday, April 12, 2026 rowleyregis alcohollicence community parking safety microbar licensing objections traffic residential A decision looms over whether The Fust-un, a proposed microbar in Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis, will receive an alcohol licence, following formal objections by nearby residents. Sandwell Council’s licensing committee is set to … Read More
UK Households Face £2,000 ‘Driveway Charge’ Due to Higher Parking and Insurance Costs Saturday, April 11, 2026 driveway parking insurance motorists urban london costs households permits motoring Households without driveways across the UK are facing steep additional costs, with some drivers paying up to £2,000 more a year due to higher car insurance premiums and parking charges, experts warn. Recent research … Read More
Birmingham Council’s Mobile Enforcement Vehicle Issues Over 3,100 Parking Fines in Six Weeks Thursday, April 9, 2026 birmingham parking enforcement safety mev council fines traffic schools technology Since its launch on February 9, Birmingham City Council’s Mobile Enforcement Vehicle (MEV) has issued more than 3,100 penalty charge notices to motorists illegally parked across the city. Known as the “spy car,” … Read More