DVLA CHIEF EXECUTIVE ON THE BRINK?

DVLA CHIEF EXECUTIVE ON THE BRINK?
THE PUBLIC'S PATIENCE HAS RUN OUT - IN A RECENT POLL, A MASSIVE 90% VOTED FOR NOEL SHANAHAN TO BE SACKED
THIS BLOG IS IN THE INTERESTS OF THE GREAT BRITISH MOTORING PUBLIC WHO DESERVE BETTER SERVICE.

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

The DVLA appears to be a badly run organisation.

Ian Broom is Customer Services Manager and Noel Shanahan is Chief Executive.

Unfortunately, if you do encounter a problem, neither Mr Shanahan nor Mr Broom will be available to address your concerns.

Surely it is now time these pair of clowns were put to task over the running of this incompetent organisation.

The staff at their call centre in Swansea haven't a clue what they are doing or saying. I have been given bad information, causing me to be out of pocket by some £100. I have been passed around from one clueless department to another without anyone being able to address my concerns and I am sick to the back teeth of it.

So I now feel it necessary to name and shame the people responsible for this mess - Noel Shanahan and Ian Broom.

I do not feel either of them have - or will ever have - the necessary skills required to be capable of managing in such a high profile organisation. I feel it is now time these two were replaced and the department overhalled - with proper staff training administered.

DESIGNED BY THE DVLA BY ANY CHANCE??

DESIGNED BY THE DVLA BY ANY CHANCE??

Friday, 30 October 2009

Mfantseman Municipality records 39 accidents with 17 deaths - Modern Ghana (DVLA NEWS)

Mfantseman Municipality records 39 accidents with 17 deaths - Modern Ghana
Mankessim (C/R), Oct. 30, GNA - The Motor, Traffic and Transport Unit of the Ghana Police Service, recorded 39 accidents with 17 deaths in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region, from January to September. Deputy Superintendent of Police
Source: www.modernghana.com

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

Extortion galore at Koforidua DVLA - Ghanaian Chronicle (DVLA NEWS)

Extortion galore at Koforidua DVLA - Ghanaian Chronicle
The Eastern Regional Minister, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has cautioned workers of the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) to stop extorting money from drivers and car owners before discharging their constitutional duties. According to the
Source: ghanaian-chronicle.com

How To Book Driving Test Appointment? - PRLog (free press release)
PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 28, 2009 – DSA test appointments can be booked, and subject to three clear working days notice, be changed and cancelled using online booking service or the telephone. You can also download an application form and
Source: www.prlog.org

How To Book Driving Test Appointment? - PRLog (free press release) (DVLA NEWS)

How To Book Driving Test Appointment? - PRLog (free press release)
PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 28, 2009 – DSA test appointments can be booked, and subject to three clear working days notice, be changed and cancelled using online booking service or the telephone. You can also download an application form and
Source: www.prlog.org

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

October 28 is Public Transport Day - GhanaHomePage (DVLA NEWS)

October 28 is Public Transport Day - GhanaHomePage
Gomoa Assin Mampong (C/R), Oct. 27, GNA - Politicians, including ministers of State, are expected to park their private vehicles on Wednesday, 28th October, and use commercial vehicles in commemoration of the first ever public transport day
Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Monday, 26 October 2009

28th October declared Public Transport day - Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (DVLA NEWS)

28th October declared Public Transport day - Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
The National Road Safety Commission in conjunction with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing, Authority DVLA, has declared the 28th of October each year as Public Transport day. On this day, all Ghanaians including Ministers of State and VIPs are to park
Source: gbcghana.com

VEEP launches NRSC 10th anniversary - Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
The Vice President John Mahama has launched the 10th anniversary of the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) and the ‘Arrive Alive’ Campaign organized by the Commission and the DVLA to educate drivers to ensure safety on the road as Christmas
Source: gbcghana.com

VEEP launches NRSC 10th anniversary - Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (DVLA NEWS)

VEEP launches NRSC 10th anniversary - Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
The Vice President John Mahama has launched the 10th anniversary of the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) and the ‘Arrive Alive’ Campaign organized by the Commission and the DVLA to educate drivers to ensure safety on the road as Christmas
Source: gbcghana.com

28th October declared Public Transport day - Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
The National Road Safety Commission in conjunction with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing, Authority DVLA, has declared the 28th of October each year as Public Transport day. On this day, all Ghanaians including Ministers of State and VIPs are to park
Source: gbcghana.com

Thursday, 22 October 2009

A review of the last auction - Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung) (DVLA NEWS)

A review of the last auction - Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung)

A review of the last auction
Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung)
Sixteen hundred carefully selected attractive registration numbers were initially offered for sale by SMA Ltd on behalf of the DVLA sale of marks unit, ...


Source: news.google.com

More than 100 drivers caught on the A14 in one day - Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph

More than 100 drivers caught on the A14 in one day
Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph
The DVLA identified 89 vehicles, which were possibly being used without a current vehicle excise licence,qs and will carry out further enquiries. ...

and more »

Source: news.google.com

Sadiq Khan: Parking Summit - DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)

Sadiq Khan: Parking Summit
DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)
We are also taking action to ensure that only reputable enforcement companies have access to DVLA records. Currently, private companies can request vehicle ...


Source: news.google.com

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Sadiq Khan: Parking Summit - DeHavilland (press release) (subscription) (DVLA NEWS)

Sadiq Khan: Parking Summit - DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)

Sadiq Khan: Parking Summit
DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)
We are also taking action to ensure that only reputable enforcement companies have access to DVLA records. Currently, private companies can request vehicle ...


Source: news.google.com

DRIVERS FACE £80 FINES OVER TAX-DISC DELAYS - UK Express

DRIVERS FACE £80 FINES OVER TAX-DISC DELAYS
UK Express
A DVLA spokesman said: “We are working with enforcement bodies to highlight difficulties motorists may face as a result of industrial action and help ...

and more »

Source: news.google.com

DRIVERS FACE £80 FINES OVER TAX-DISC DELAYS - UK Express (DVLA NEWS)

DRIVERS FACE £80 FINES OVER TAX-DISC DELAYS - UK Express

DRIVERS FACE £80 FINES OVER TAX-DISC DELAYS
UK Express
A DVLA spokesman said: “We are working with enforcement bodies to highlight difficulties motorists may face as a result of industrial action and help ...

and more »

Source: news.google.com

Sadiq Khan: Parking Summit - DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)

Sadiq Khan: Parking Summit
DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)
We are also taking action to ensure that only reputable enforcement companies have access to DVLA records. Currently, private companies can request vehicle ...


Source: news.google.com

Monday, 19 October 2009

BlackBerrys 'allowing Police to police smarter' - PublicTechnology.net (DVLA NEWS)

BlackBerrys 'allowing Police to police smarter' - PublicTechnology.net

BlackBerrys 'allowing Police to police smarter'
PublicTechnology.net
... quick and secure access to information from the Police National Computer (PNC), the warrants database, intelligence briefings, and the DVLA database. ...

and more »

Source: news.google.com

Saturday, 17 October 2009

The perils of moving house. Especially when it always goes so wrong - guardian.co.uk (DVLA NEWS)

The perils of moving house. Especially when it always goes so wrong - guardian.co.uk

The perils of moving house. Especially when it always goes so wrong
guardian.co.uk
So the French chap at Avis, slightly too efficient and good-looking for his own good, called DVLA in Swansea and a phenomenally helpful Welsh woman – why ...


Source: news.google.com

IT contractor faces striking workers - Public Service

IT contractor faces striking workers
Public Service
Fujitsu staff that provide IT support to the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA) driving licence system and tax enquiry services at HM Revenue and ...
Fujitsu UK.gov workers cast votes on strike threatRegister

all 2 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

IT contractor faces striking workers - Public Service (DVLA NEWS)

IT contractor faces striking workers - Public Service

IT contractor faces striking workers
Public Service
Fujitsu staff that provide IT support to the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA) driving licence system and tax enquiry services at HM Revenue and ...
Fujitsu UK.gov workers cast votes on strike threatRegister

all 2 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Widow's fury over new clamping law - South Wales Guardian (DVLA NEWS)

Widow's fury over new clamping law - South Wales Guardian

Widow's fury over new clamping law
South Wales Guardian
Grieving Anne James, of Pantyffynnon, applied to the DVLA for the transfer of car documents following the death of her husband David in August. ...


Source: news.google.com

West Midlands Police declare motoring clampdown a success - ChoiceQuote Insurance Services

West Midlands Police declare motoring clampdown a success
ChoiceQuote Insurance Services
They were joined by officials from the DVLA, who wanted to identify vehicles which have no tax and insurance, and both groups enjoyed some early success. ...


Source: news.google.com

Cops arrested wrong man over drink drive ban - then crushed his car - Scottish Daily Record

The Sun

Cops arrested wrong man over drink drive ban - then crushed his car
Scottish Daily Record
Derek Lyon, who also lost his job after his car was seized, is now to take legal action against the police, a sheriff clerk's office and the DVLA. ...
Crushing blowThe Sun

all 3 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

5 0 registration plate auctions for £87853.75 - Fleet Directory (DVLA NEWS)

5 0 registration plate auctions for £87853.75 - Fleet Directory

ic Liverpool

5 0 registration plate auctions for £87853.75
Fleet Directory
A mystery buyer swooped and bought the registration 5 O for 87853.75 at the DVLA Personalised Registrations' autumn auction. The total amount spent on the ...
Big numbers for the TreasuryAyrshire Post
Mystery bidder shells out thousands for private plateAutobulbs Direct

all 7 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Public braced for postal strike - BBC News

BBC News

Public braced for postal strike
BBC News
I was told my driving licence had been revoked for failing to return forms in time to DVLA that they sent to me on 17 August. But it seems to me that the ...

and more »

Source: news.google.com

West Midlands police target bad drivers - Sunday Mercury

West Midlands police target bad drivers
Sunday Mercury
A police spokesman said the areas had also been identified by the DVLA as being among the worst in the city for vehicles failing to display tax discs or to ...
POLICE today launched a massive operation to target “lawless areas” of ...BirminghamMail.net

all 3 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

West Midlands police target bad drivers - Sunday Mercury (DVLA NEWS)

West Midlands police target bad drivers - Sunday Mercury

West Midlands police target bad drivers
Sunday Mercury
A police spokesman said the areas had also been identified by the DVLA as being among the worst in the city for vehicles failing to display tax discs or to ...
POLICE today launched a massive operation to target “lawless areas” of ...BirminghamMail.net

all 3 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Brakes put on vehicle crimes - Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Brakes put on vehicle crimes
Northampton Chronicle & Echo
The DVLA used automatic number plate recognition to identify 46 vehicles being used without a current vehicle excise licence and intend to carry out ...


Source: news.google.com

5 0 registration plate auctions for £87853.75 - Fleet Directory

5 0 registration plate auctions for £87853.75
Fleet Directory
A mystery buyer swooped and bought the registration 5 O for 87853.75 at the DVLA Personalised Registrations' autumn auction. The total amount spent on the ...
Big numbers for the TreasuryAyrshire Post
Mystery bidder shells out thousands for private plateAutobulbs Direct

all 6 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Thousands of drivers could have cars impounded due to postal strike - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk

Thousands of drivers could have cars impounded due to postal strike
Telegraph.co.uk
An AA spokesman warned: “Although insurers and DVLA send out reminders, these may of course be delayed in the post and it remains your responsibility to ...
Postal strikes threat to driversNews - What Car?

all 2 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Saturday, 10 October 2009

Honest John: 10 questions answered - Telegraph.co.uk (DVLA NEWS)

Honest John: 10 questions answered - Telegraph.co.uk

Honest John: 10 questions answered
Telegraph.co.uk
I read with interest the letter pointing out the dubious nature of the DVLA's practice of sending out penalty charges when they deem a V5 document not to ...


Source: news.google.com

'5 0' plate under the hammer - News - What Car?

News - What Car?

'5 0' plate under the hammer
News - What Car?
'5 0' is the fifth in a series of plates released to celebrate twenty years of DVLA Personalised Registrations, which has included 1 0, 2 0, 3 0 and 4 0. ...


Source: news.google.com

Postal strike – will government services be affected? - Directgov

Directgov

Postal strike – will government services be affected?
Directgov
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have assured customers they are doing everything they can to ...
Postal strike – how will it affect DWP benefits?Directgov

all 2 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Friday, 9 October 2009

Plans to turn former government buildings into flats - Press and Journal (DVLA NEWS)

Plans to turn former government buildings into flats - Press and Journal

Plans to turn former government buildings into flats
Press and Journal
The building used to house the DVLA and benefits offices, but was sold on for £325000 in June this year. It is the latest building to be targeted for ...


Source: news.google.com

Offensive number plates are pulled from auction - Evesham Journal

Offensive number plates are pulled from auction
Evesham Journal
OFFENSIVE number plates set to be auctioned off by the DVLA have been removed from a Broadway sale. The plates F4 GOT and D1 KES, which bear resemblance to ...
Bumper business for the personalised car number plate industryTimes Online

all 3 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Thursday, 8 October 2009

Bumper business for the personalised car number plate industry - Times Online (DVLA NEWS)

Bumper business for the personalised car number plate industry - Times Online

Bumper business for the personalised car number plate industry
Times Online
“If you can afford to pay higher for the plate then for the car,” said Damien Lawson, spokesman for the DVLA, “then for you there's probably no such thing ...


Source: news.google.com

Roadside checks shock - TeleText

Roadside checks shock
TeleText
Almost nine out of 10 commercial vehicles checked randomly by the DVLA in N Ireland during the last year were found not to be roadworthy. ...


Source: news.google.com

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Multi-million pound data centre for Swindon - Swindon Business News (DVLA NEWS)

Multi-million pound data centre for Swindon - Swindon Business News

Multi-million pound data centre for Swindon
Swindon Business News
... public sector organisations including the Department and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). ...


Source: news.google.com

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

DVLA withdraws offensive number plates "GOR60N" and "M4NDY" - The Spoof (satire) (DVLA NEWS)

DVLA withdraws offensive number plates "GOR60N" and "M4NDY" - The Spoof (satire)

DVLA withdraws offensive number plates "GOR60N" and "M4NDY"
The Spoof (satire)
Two car license plates were today withdrawn from sale by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) because of their potential to cause offense. ...


Source: news.google.com

Opinion: Curtailing deaths on our roads - Joy Online

Joy Online

Opinion: Curtailing deaths on our roads
Joy Online
The DVLA should take the initiative in this area and work with the police and the Assemblies to achieve this. There should be a monitoring body that ...


Source: news.google.com

“Offensive” personalised numberplates withdrawn from DVLA auction - WalesOnline

InTheNews.co.uk

“Offensive” personalised numberplates withdrawn from DVLA auction
WalesOnline
PERSONALISED numberplates have been withdrawn from a DVLA auction after complaints they were offensive to gay people. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing ...
DVLA withdraws offensive number platesChannel 4 News
Offensive number plates withdrawnBBC News
Stonewall forces DVLA to withdraw auction of 'anti-gay' numberplatesPinkNews.co.uk
Motoring -Telegraph.co.uk -EDGE Boston
all 17 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Monday, 5 October 2009

“Offensive” personalised numberplates withdrawn from DVLA auction - WalesOnline (DVLA NEWS)

“Offensive” personalised numberplates withdrawn from DVLA auction - WalesOnline

InTheNews.co.uk

“Offensive” personalised numberplates withdrawn from DVLA auction
WalesOnline
PERSONALISED numberplates have been withdrawn from a DVLA auction after complaints they were offensive to gay people. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing ...
DVLA withdraws offensive number platesChannel 4 News
Offensive number plates withdrawnBBC News
Stonewall forces DVLA to withdraw auction of 'anti-gay' numberplatesPinkNews.co.uk
Motoring -Telegraph.co.uk -EDGE Boston
all 16 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Stonewall forces DVLA to withdraw auction of 'anti-gay' numberplates - Tips-Q GLBT News (blog) (DVLA NEWS)

Stonewall forces DVLA to withdraw auction of 'anti-gay' numberplates - Tips-Q GLBT News (blog)

Tips-Q GLBT News (blog)

Stonewall forces DVLA to withdraw auction of 'anti-gay' numberplates
Tips-Q GLBT News (blog)
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has had to withdraw two personalised numberplates from an auction after gay rights charity Stonewall said ...

and more »

Source: news.google.com

Feature: Curtailing death on our roads - Joy Online

Feature: Curtailing death on our roads
Joy Online
The DVLA should take the initiative in this area and work with the police and the Assemblies to achieve this. There should be a monitoring body that ...


Source: news.google.com

“Offensive” personalised numberplates withdrawn from DVLA auction - WalesOnline

InTheNews.co.uk

“Offensive” personalised numberplates withdrawn from DVLA auction
WalesOnline
PERSONALISED numberplates have been withdrawn from a DVLA auction after complaints they were offensive to gay people. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing ...
DVLA withdraws offensive number platesChannel 4 News
Offensive number plates withdrawnBBC News
Stonewall forces DVLA to withdraw auction of 'anti-gay' numberplatesPinkNews.co.uk
Motoring -Telegraph.co.uk -EDGE Boston
all 16 news articles »

Source: news.google.com

Sunday, 4 October 2009

Feature: Curtailing death on our roads - Joy Online (DVLA NEWS)

Feature: Curtailing death on our roads - Joy Online

Feature: Curtailing death on our roads
Joy Online
The DVLA should take the initiative in this area and work with the police and the Assemblies to achieve this. There should be a monitoring body that ...


Source: news.google.com

I'll ignore English only summons says businessman - Daily Post

I'll ignore English only summons says businessman
Daily Post
Elwyn Vaughan, of Popty'r Dre, Dolgellau said the DVLA alleges his firm's van was unlicensed when seen on the A496 at Llanelltyd on June 2. ...


Source: news.google.com

Police take up residents' plea on speeding - Hebdenbridge Today

Police take up residents' plea on speeding
Hebdenbridge Today
Officers also teamed up with the DVLA last month to identify vehicles were were not taxed. Over a two day period, 12 untaxed vehicles were spotted. ...


Source: news.google.com

DVLA withdraws 'homophobic' number-plates from auction - Telegraph.co.uk

DVLA withdraws 'homophobic' number-plates from auction
Telegraph.co.uk
The number-plates F4 GOT and D1 KES have been withdrawn from auction by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), after complaints that they were ...
DVLA forced to pull 'anti-gay' private numberplates from auction ...Daily Mail
Offensive number plates sale banThe Press Association

all 6 news articles »

Source: news.google.com