Legal help to challenge clampers

The city council has been unhappy about clamping at the car park

Motorists who had their cars clamped at an "unauthorised" car park in Derby are being offered legal help.

Councillor Chris Williamson, who has led a campaign against the clampers, has arranged a public meeting to help victims challenge the fines.

A council review of unauthorised city centre car parks has found the Crompton Street site does not have consent to be used as an independent parking area.

The firm operating the car park said it was run within relevant guidelines.

The public meeting follows complaints and protests about the clamping at the site.

Cllr Chris Williamson said: "It's high time the people who have been victim to these ridiculously high charges are given an opportunity to fight back.

"I was appalled when I heard about what was going on in Crompton Street and I am determined that those people who have come and asked for help will not be let down."

CP Management, which runs Crompton Street car park, has previously said all regulations and relevant fines were clearly displayed and the car park was run within laws laid down by government.

The meeting takes place at The Council House, Corporation Street on 12 November at 1930 BST.

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The Crompton Street site has been the subject of complaints