Councils are usually very quick to escalate the penalty on a fine like this
probably in order to reduce the incidence of unpaid fines. But it usually doubles in value for every month that you don't pay it. You could try suggesting a similar rate to them?
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 17 Oct 2011, 14:13, 1 reply, 14 years ago)

I contesteed once, and never heard back, I therefore assumed that they had accepted
6 months later they said my claim was rejected and I had to pay; how can they bully me into responding within 14 days or i'm penalised and then take six months to reply.

i hope they all get cock cancer
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 17 Oct 2011, 14:19, Reply)