as “internet only” Lendal Bridge refund process announced
The York Council has said that drivers can apply for a refund of unlawful Lendal Bridge fines from Monday.
However they will only be able to do so “on line” and a deadline of the 31st December has been set for applications.
The Council has become the subject of national derision following its decision to pay refunds ……….but not to tell driver that they were available.
Even the national satirical magazine Private Eye has labelled the Council as a “Rotten Borough” putting it in the same category as the likes of Rotherham and Doncaster
With Council elections scheduled for next May, it is highly likely that Labour will lose control and either an incoming LibDem or Tory administration will restart the refund process.
But in the meantime it seems that the only option for those not on the internet will be a trip to the local library or West Offices itself.
Clearly the Council are banking on the inconvenience putting many motorists off bothering.
Recently the Council decided by 5 votes to 4 not to tell drivers of their entitlement, so motorists in many in other parts of the country – and abroad – are unlikely to hear of the refund scheme.
The Council, statement reads: