Complaints Procedure
Definition of a Complaint
The complaints policy is not intended to be used as a method for motorists to appeal a Parking Charge. Matters relating specifically to appeals must be made in writing as instructed on the notice itself. If a complaint is received that is considered to be or includes an appeal against the validity of a Parking Charge, we will treat it as an appeal and advise the complainant of this, unless we are informed that the complainant does not wish it to be so handled.
Our definition of a complaint is something about the quality of the service provided by an organisation, its processes and/or the behaviour of its staff. Our definition of an appeal – correspondence to dispute the decision of an organisation – in this instance, the decision to issue a Parking Charge – where a change to that decision is required.
The complaints policy is not intended to be used as a method for motorists to appeal a Parking Charge. Matters relating specifically to appeals must be made in writing as instructed on the notice itself. If a complaint is received that is considered to be or includes an appeal against the validity of a Parking Charge, we will treat it as an appeal and advise the complainant of this, unless we are informed that the complainant does not wish it to be so handled.
Our definition of a complaint is something about the quality of the service provided by an organisation, its processes and/or the behaviour of its staff. Our definition of an appeal – correspondence to dispute the decision of an organisation – in this instance, the decision to issue a Parking Charge – where a change to that decision is required.
Definition for Complaints
Written complaints may be sent to Close Unit Protection (C.U.P) Office 9, Dalton House, 60 Windsor Avenue, London, United Kingdom, SW19 2RR or by email info@cupenforcement.com We are unable to deal with complaints over the telephone. All complaints must be forwarded in writing for audit trail purposes.
Resolving Complaints: Stage One
On receiving the complaint, the Complaints Department will log your correspondence on our system, if it has not already been resolved. They will then delegate an appropriate person to investigate it and take appropriate action. If the complaint relates to a specific person, the person will be informed and given a fair opportunity to respond.
Complaints will be acknowledged by the Complaints Department within 7 calendar days.
The acknowledgement will include a unique reference number and a copy of the complaint’s
procedure.
C.U.P will respond to the complaint within 28 calendar days. If this is not possible because
for example, an investigation has not been fully completed, a progress report will be sent
with an indication of when a full reply will be given.
Whether or not the complaint is upheld, the reply to the complainant will describe the
action taken to investigate the complaint, the conclusions from the investigation, and any
action taken because of the complaint.
On receiving the complaint, the Complaints Department will log your correspondence on our system, if it has not already been resolved. They will then delegate an appropriate person to investigate it and take appropriate action. If the complaint relates to a specific person, the person will be informed and given a fair opportunity to respond.
Complaints will be acknowledged by the Complaints Department within 7 calendar days. The acknowledgement will include a unique reference number and a copy of the complaint’s procedure.
C.U.P will respond to the complaint within 28 calendar days. If this is not possible because
for example, an investigation has not been fully completed, a progress report will be sent
with an indication of when a full reply will be given.
Whether or not the complaint is upheld, the reply to the complainant will describe the
action taken to investigate the complaint, the conclusions from the investigation, and any
action taken because of the complaint.
Resolving Complaints: Stage Two
If the complainant feels the problem has not been satisfactorily resolved at Stage One, they
can request the complaint is passed to Senior Management for further investigation.
The complaint handler who dealt with the original correspondence at Stage One will be kept
informed of the ongoing investigation.
CUP will respond to the complaint within 28 calendar days. If this is not possible because for
example, an investigation has not been fully completed, a progress report will be sent with
an indication of when a full reply will be given.
Whether or not the complaint is upheld, the reply to the complainant will describe the
action taken to investigate the complaint, the conclusions from the investigation, and any
action taken because of the complaint.
The decision taken at this stage is final, unless the Senior Management decides it is
appropriate to seek external assistance with resolution.
If the complainant feels the problem has not been satisfactorily resolved at Stage One, they
can request the complaint is passed to Senior Management for further investigation.
The complaint handler who dealt with the original correspondence at Stage One will be kept
informed of the ongoing investigation.
CUP will respond to the complaint within 28 calendar days. If this is not possible because for
example, an investigation has not been fully completed, a progress report will be sent with
an indication of when a full reply will be given.
Whether or not the complaint is upheld, the reply to the complainant will describe the
action taken to investigate the complaint, the conclusions from the investigation, and any
action taken because of the complaint.
The decision taken at this stage is final, unless the Senior Management decides it is appropriate to seek external assistance with resolution.
Resolving Complaints: Stage Three
If the customer remains dissatisfied with our determination of the complaint, we will
provide you with the details to enable you to complain to our Accredited Trade
Association or Conformity Assessment Body.
In order to escalate a complaint to our Accredited Trade Association or Conformity
Assessment Body, the customer must supply our Accredited Trade Association or
Conformity Assessment Body with a copy of our final complaint response.
Our Accredited Trade Association or Conformity Assessment Body will not review escalated
complaints where this is not provided by the customer
VARIATION OF THE COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
The Senior Management may vary the procedure for good reason. This may be necessary to
avoid a conflict of interest, arising from, for example a complaint about a Senior Manager
who should not also involve that Senior Manager as the person leading a Stage Two review.
MONITORING AND LEARNING FROM COMPLAINTS
Complaints are reviewed annually to identify any trends which may indicate a need to take further action.
If the customer remains dissatisfied with our determination of the complaint, we will provide you with the details to enable you to complain to our Accredited Trade Association or Conformity Assessment Body.
In order to escalate a complaint to our Accredited Trade Association or Conformity Assessment Body, the customer must supply our Accredited Trade Association or Conformity Assessment Body with a copy of our final complaint response.
Our Accredited Trade Association or Conformity Assessment Body will not review escalated complaints where this is not provided by the customer
VARIATION OF THE COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
The Senior Management may vary the procedure for good reason. This may be necessary to avoid a conflict of interest, arising from, for example a complaint about a Senior Manager who should not also involve that Senior Manager as the person leading a Stage Two review.
MONITORING AND LEARNING FROM COMPLAINTS
Complaints are reviewed annually to identify any trends which may indicate a need to take further action.
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