I have recently moved house and, through a credit check, I was told of a parking ticket that had been passed to sheriff officers for collection.
I went in to Dundee City Council ticket office within Gellatly Street car park. I was faced with a lady with a bad attitude.
I asked her for information regarding a ticket on my car and after checking her system she told me there was a note from the DVLA saying they didn’t yet have info on the vehicle as it was in the process of change of owner and address.
Even though they were told this, they continued to increase the cost of the fine, then passed it on to sheriff officers, even though they knew I hadn’t been informed about the ticket.
I asked to pay ticket at starting cost of £30, to be told it’s out of their hands now, and when I asked to speak to a manager or supervisor, I was told to put it in writing as no one was willing to talk to me as everything goes in writing, even though this process will take considerable time and sheriff officers are threatening action against me now.
I asked for the lady’s name. She told me I didn’t need to be informed of her name. She then took my name and slammed the cash drawer in my face and walked away.
All I was looking to do was pay a ticket I didn’t know I had, but now I have been refused credit due to this.
I think this service is totally unacceptable especially coming from a council where I’m sure they are dealing with visitors to the city who have unfortunately received a ticket on their visit to the city. — Unhappy DJ.
No stopping Saturdays
The Saturdays, with Vanessa in her wheelchair
I was at the Caird Hall last week to see the Saturdays perform and was mightily impressed with the young girl who had to take to the stage in a wheelchair, after having a fall just before the concert started.
Singer Vanessa White (19) was set to take the stage when she tripped over loose wiring and injured her leg.
The other four members of the group continued to the stage and were not joined by a wheelchair-bound Vanessa until halfway through the performance.
It would have been all too easy for her to take the night off and you would have forgiven her for doing that, but to her credit she chose not to let her fans down and joined the rest of the group on stage for what turned out to be a great concert. It just goes to show that not all today’s pop stars are prima donnas. — Impressed.
Lochee parents will be heard
I am the new chairperson of Lochee Primary Parent Council.
We first heard about the proposed merger of Lochee/Charleston and St Clement’s primary schools last month.
The authorities were told at that time that we did not want it. We voiced our concerns about various things like distances for Lochee Primary pupils to travel to a new school will be over two miles for some.
When asked a question “Is it acceptable for primary 1-3 pupils to walk two miles to school?” we got no answer.
As the ex-leader of the council said at our meeting, if you do not want this, plenty would. He was told to give it to them.
There were other questions, but the whole parent body who were there voted against the move, which seems to have made little impact.
Lochee has been quiet in the past, but now we are going to be heard, so any parent who has concerns about proposed schools you can get in touch with me at jwk78@blueyonder.co.uk. — Jason Kerrigan, Balgarthno Road, Dundee.
Democratic right
Those who tried to attack BNP leader Nick Griffin after the recent Euro elections are an affront to the democratic system.
The same goes for the politicians who said it is a bad day for Britain — who are worried about the BNP’s rise.
The BNP seems to me to be the only ones willing to tackle crime. — George Aimer, Kinghorne Road, Dundee.
Make connection
In response to the recent letter regarding changes to our bus services on July 6, I provide the full information on these changes to our passengers.
From July 6, Broughty Ferry Road will be served hourly by the new 75 during the day and hourly by the 39A in the evening.
Customers for Ninewells can change from the 75 onto a 73 which will depart from the same area as presently in Dundee City Centre, every 10 minutes.
With the introduction of new through tickets from this date, customers will pay only one fare all the way to Ninewells.
Service 77 will no longer operate east of the city, however similar connections will be available in the city centre.
Changes to service 77 will allow passengers from the Wormit, Gauldry and Newport areas to travel directly to Ninewells Hospital from this date.
Full timetables for the new services are now available to view online at www.stagecoachbus.com/strathtay and will be available on buses and in travel shops next week. — Martin Hall, Operations Manager, Stagecoach Strathtay.
Last chance to see school
The Charleston Primary School reunion appeal has had a good response and the hall and entertainment has been booked for August 22 in the F&K Halls, Blackness Avenue, Dundee. The tickets are on sale now at £6 per person, including buffet and are available from Maureen Lochhead on 01382 622830 or from Kieron Brown on 01382 624803.
We also have an open day planned for August 21 at the school. Since our first letter the council have released plans to replace the school with another, therefore this could be the last chance to visit the school and meet some of your old pals. — Maureen Lochhead, Earl Street, Dundee.
Charity shop
Ballumbie Court Care Home, St Columba’s and Pitkerro Care Centre are opening a charity shop in the ‘ld bookies shop’ in Lochee this week. Everyone is welcome to come and browse. All the proceeds go towards the Care Home’s Residents’ Fund. — Cathy Dow, Activities Organiser.
Take That
I have seven spaces available on bus going through to Hampden for the Take That gig on June 20. Phone Valerie 07827779440. – Valerie Strachan, St Regulus Road, Monifieth.
Prize bingo
Kinloch Kids Club, the out-of-school care club for Burnside and Woodlands primaries in Carnoustie, is holding a prize bingo in Carnoustie’s British Legion tonight. Tickets cost 50p and include supper. Sorry, strictly no under 12s allowed. — KKC Committee.
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