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05
May 2021
Pensioner with bladder issues 'fined in Harrogate after parking to pee'
A parking warden fined a pensioner with a bladder problem who says he parked in Harrogate for four minutes to use the toilet.
Lee Chadwick, 78, has medication for an overactive bladder so when he feels the urge to use the toilet he has to act quickly.
Mr Chadwick, who lives in Markington, parked at the back of the taxi rank on Station Parade to use the public toilet, leaving his wife in the passenger seat.
When he returned his wife was explaining the situation to the parking warden. Mr Chadwick also talked to the warden but he still issued a fine.
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The pensioner then contacted Harrogate Borough Council to appeal. However, the council replied today to say it cannot uphold his appeal without more evidence.
A council parking administrator wrote to Mr Chadwick saying he could either settle in the next 14 days at the discounted rate of £35 or pay £70 if he waited longer. Alternatively, Mr Chadwick could ask his doctor to send a letter about his condition.
But he told the Stray Ferret he did not wish to bother his doctor about such a request. He added:
A spokeswoman for Harrogate Borough Council said:
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