London council accused of double standards after covering parking fines for staff while pursuing public

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Hounslow Council has been accused of double standards for covering parking fines incurred by employees and contractors while demanding payment from members of the public for the similar infringements.

In some cases the council appears to have used taxpayer money to pay penalties issued to third parties working on behalf of the authority.