PCNs on TfL roads in Tower Hamlets
Dear Transport for London,
Can you supply me with a copy of your agreement with Tower Hamlets Council allowing them to enforce contraventions on your behalf in their borough?
Yours faithfully,
James Edwards
Dear James Edwards
Our ref: FOI-0422-2021/GH
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 17
June 2020 asking for information about PCNs on TfL roads in Tower Hamlets.
Please note, the Government has announced a series of measures to tackle
the coronavirus. It is essential for London, that we continue to provide a
safe transport network for essential journeys.
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Dear James Edwards
Our ref: FOI-0422-2021/GH
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 17
June 2020 asking for information about PCNs on TfL roads in Tower Hamlets.
Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 and our information access policy.
Unfortunately we do not hold the information you require. We are not aware
that any enforcement powers have been transferred to Tower Hamlets to
allow them to enforce on TfL’s behalf.
If you are able to provide any specific examples where Tower Hamlets
Council have enforced on our network we will happily look into this
further.
Please note, the Government has announced a series of measures to tackle
the coronavirus. It is essential for London, that we continue to provide a
safe transport network for essential journeys.
In current circumstances, we are not able to answer FOI requests readily
and we ask that you please do not make a request to us at present.
Answering FOI requests will require the use of limited resources and the
attention of staff who could be supporting other essential activity. In
any event, please note that our response time will be affected by the
current situation.
If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached
information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Graham Hurt
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London
References
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1. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/about-tfl/
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