I received a ticket from Lewisham for parking on double yellow lines, not blocking a corner, but using a blue badge and clock. Was taking the person's very unwell dog to the vet. Had parked similarly, i.e. On double yellows, also displaying th badge and clock in ED, when couldn't find a space, but didn't receive a ticket from Southwark. I appealed the ticket, in the time stipulated and didn't hear back from them until Christmas Eve, letter dated the 23Rd December. The appeal was rejected. Couple of questions, are rules different in Southwark and Lewisham? Had a friend park on double yellows with her blue badge, in Lambeth, but she didn't display the clock so her appeal was rejected. I can understand that. Do councils have to respond to an appeal in a more timely manner? It took them more than 7 weeks. They then said I had to pay by cheque! Wasn't expecting that. So I ordered a cheque book, and it hasn't arrived yet, due to Christmas dates etc. Any help gratefully received. Thank you.