British Parking Association

Attend the first ever All-Ireland Parking Show and connect with a vast network of companies and individuals across the parking space! The event's Gold Sponsor, UTS Technologies, and Silver Sponsor Park Rite from Q-Park UK, will be more than happy to talk to you on the day. Not only that, but we have many exhibitors who will be attending and who will be happy to share their solutions and expertise. The event will unite professionals from Ireland’s public and private sectors to share best practices in parking and traffic management, aiming for better collaboration and consistency, with key topics spanning across cross-border enforcement, parking standards, EV infrastructure, and multi-modal travel initiatives. See our exhibitors there and discuss these key topics by registering to attend at: https://lnkd.in/dNXDebtu #AllIrelandParkingShow2024 #Event

We are delighted that the UK Government will be investing over £14 million in improving working conditions within the freight sector 🚚 This significant investment underscores their commitment to modernise the freight industry, enhance operations, and ensure better working environments for the workforce. We are encouraging operators to adopt "Park Mark Freight" to meet these higher standards. This accreditation stands at the forefront of transforming freight parking locations across the country. As part of the well-regarded Police Crime Prevention Initiative Safer Parking Scheme, Park Mark Freight aims to provide secure and safe parking facilities for freight drivers, enhancing their wellbeing and operational efficiency. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ewPN7UDg #ParkMarkFreight #Freight #Parking

Hi, how are you feeling today?   This is just one question that can start a conversation about mental health and improve workplace wellbeing.    Today is World Mental Health day, and in our sector, this is a key topic. From those of us behind a computer, to those of us on the frontlines, welfare is paramount.    If you are struggling, please reach out to someone. Whether that is a colleague, a friend, or a support line. And if someone reaches out to you, please support them. Let's work together to foster positive mental health in our sector.    Some help lines: Samaritans help line: 116-123 Mind: 0300 102 1234 Text SHOUT to 85258 #WorldMentalHealthDay2024 #MentalHealth #Welfare

Great to see the Government announce more investment in improving HGV parking Park Mark Freight will be a vital partner https://lnkd.in/eyKHm4RU https://lnkd.in/ecwATHn6 https://lnkd.in/ewPN7UDg

🫖 BPA Women In Parking presents: An afternoon with Baroness Floella Benjamin! This is a FREE event and all Women in Parking supporters are invited. Location: London Docklands Museum (nearest tube – Canary Wharf) Date: 14th November 2024. 11 am registration for noon prompt start Our special guest speaker: Baroness Floella Benjamin OM, DBE, DL is a Trinidadian-British actress, singer, presenter, author and politician. She is well known as a presenter of children's programmes such as Play School, Play Away, Jamboree and Fast Forward. On 28 June 2010, Lady Benjamin was introduced to the House of Lords as a life peer nominated by the Liberal Democrats. In 2024, she was honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship award for her services to television. And there’s more! Afternoon tea anyone? Don’t mind if we do! What’s the catch? There isn't one, however, before you register…. Our BPA Women in Parking charity, Smart Works Charity, exists to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interviews and get the job. We ask that all attending this event bring either an item that meets the Smart Works clothing drive criteria and/or a donation to support Smart Works. Book now: https://lnkd.in/dX-QfpD2 * Please think before you book! Can you attend this event? Our exclusive BPA Women in Parking events are free to attend but have limited capacity. Sadly, at past events, we have disappointed supporters who are turned away as all places are registered to people who sometimes then choose not attend. #WomenInParking #Event 

An inspiring, motivational and transparent talk from Ryan Jones MBE, the most capped Welsh captain in rugby union history at our Parking and Transport Wales Conference today in Swansea 🏉 #ParkingWalesConference2024 #Event #Motivational

Isaac Occhipinti, BPA Head of External Affairs, explores how our sector can positively raise its profile and improve its reputation. He touches on political campaigns and myths surrounding the 20mph speed limit, free parking, parking enforcement, pavement parking and more. He discusses the positive and negative public perceptions that have been generated around each of these, and how we can mitigate misconceptions when implementing policies in the sector. #ParkingWalesConference2024 #Event #PublicPerceptions #Parking

Andrew Potter, Director at Parking Perspectives, delves into the topic of "Cash vs cashless: where does the money go?" at our event in Wales today, discussing the pros and cons of each method. He explores the business case of cash machines vs cashless machines, looking at the annual running costs of cashless machines in contrast to cash based machines, covering factors such as risk of theft, printing costs, and machinery pricing, and explores where the money from these different transaction types goes. #ParkingWalesConference2024 #Event

Russell Hamblin-Boone, Chief Executive at CIVEA, speaks about the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB) and its purpose. Russell names a few examples of the board's recent activities, such as working with independent analysts of video footage across the industry to identify instances of non-compliance. The board is also working to develop new standards across the space, creating a more streamlined complaints system, and working to allow enforcement teams to become accredited by the ECB. Ultimately, Russell says, the ECB focuses on fair treatment, and these initiatives are working towards this goal. #ParkingWalesConference2024 #Event

Russell Simmons, Parking Structures Expert and Founder of Stripe Consulting, discusses fire safety standards and managing fire risks in car parks. Russell has worked with the BPA on creating a Fire Risk Assessment Guide, which is regularly updated and can be found here: https://lnkd.in/d-85XYkJ He also highlighted the challenges of EVs, stating "They're not more risky, they just have different risks" and advocated for the need to assess and respond to these differences in the interest of safety. He also touched on the impact that different sizes of car parks have on Fire Safety. He suggested a holistic approach in line with or beyond current guidelines to achieve the best safety for your car park. #ParkingWalesConference2024