I recently (april 2006) received a bill from a collections agency on
behalf of the local council for a parking contravention alleged to have
taken place in March 2002. I have no recollection of any such
contravention having taken place and this communication is the first I
have heard about it.

They have threatened to have the case registered at court and a
distress warrant issued. What is my best legal recourse?

Naebrown