In recent years, Greater Manchester has seen an increase in the number of parking charge notices issued by Vehicle Control Services (VCS), which is responsible for managing and enforcing car park regulations across various locations within the city. With a population of approximately 2,868,000 according to the ONS Census 2021, Greater Manchester residents often encounter these charges while using VCS-managed car parks. - ONS Census 2021: Greater Manchester Population Statistics (https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/populationestimates/datasets/midyeartoplevicauthorityandlocalauthoritydistrictscochranerestrictedpopulationestimates) - Vehicle Control Services (VCS) Official Website: Appeal Process Information (http://www.vcs.co.uk/appeal.html) - Independent Appeals Service (IAS): About Us and Our Services (https://ias.org.uk/about-us/)