British Parking Association

Congratulations to our new President! Today Richard Walker has been officially inaugurated as our President for 2024-25. Congratulations to Richard who succeeds Stuart Harrison following 12 months as our Association's ambassador. Stuart has done a fantastic job as he has toured the UK, meeting members and representing the BPA and the wider parking community at our events and meetings. Congratulations also to Mike Marrs IRRV who becomes Vice President and will assume the role of President next year. What a fantastic team! #bpa #parking #membership #association #president #governance #ambassador #celebrate #positiveparking #beyondparking

Park Mark has been awarded to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council! Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has once again demonstrated the highest standards across it's parking operations. Three car parks managed by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council in Hertfordshire have once again achieved the prestigious Park Mark award. The Lemsford Road and Kennelwood Lane car parks in Hatfield and the Campus East Upper car park in Welwyn Garden City were all recently reaccredited once again by Hertfordshire Police and the BPA. These latest awards demonstrate the local authority`s commitment to the Park Mark scheme, and to reducing crime and fear of crime in their car parks. Well done Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council! #ParkMark #SaferParking #SaferParkingScheme

Exhibitor stands are available at our Parking and Transport Wales Annual Conference! Exhibitor package includes: •Promotional area and table •Logo and company bio included in event guide •Logo on all pre-event promotional materials and meeting communications (website, emails, social) Sign up now via the link in the comments. #Event #Wales #Exhibitor #Parking

Are you looking to raise your profile, reach decision-makers and meet buyers in Wales? Look no further than exhibiting at our Parking and Transport Wales Expo. This popular event will once again be held at Brangwyn Hall, Swansea in 2024. Last year’s event was attended by over 100 delegates with a strong public sector contingent. The exhibitor package includes: • Promotional area and table • Logo and company bio included in event guide • Logo on all pre-event promotional materials and meeting communications (website, emails, social) • Post event advertising/editorial in Parking News Interested? Contact communications@britishparking.co.uk for more details

Boost your brand, promote your business, become an event sponsor… Increase your profile at the Parking Scotland Expo, this year taking place at the Radisson Blu, Perth on September 18th Gold sponsorship package includes: • Premium position promotional area • Speaking slot and branded lanyards • Sponsor acknowledgement at meeting • Marketing material distributed at meeting • Logo on all pre-and post-event promotional materials and communications • Digital banner included in BPA e-newsletters • Post event advertising/editorial in Parking News Interested? Contact communications@britishparking.co.uk for more details.

This September our events calendar is teeming with activity that you can get involved with! Don't miss out on: - 10th - AOS Exclusive Parking Code of Practice Member Update - Webinar - 11th - Women In Parking - Webinar - 18th - Parking Scotland - In-Person Event (Gold Sponsor Position Available!) - 20th - Transport Technology Forum - Virtual Meeting - 26th - EV Connect Group - Virtual Meeting Links to join all events in the comments ⬇️ #Parking #Events #Webinars

Speaker/Panellist Opportunity: Join our think tank! The next Parking Technology meeting on 7 November is set to be a Public-Private sector think tank.     Are you an ardent champion of achieving consistency across the public and private sector when it comes to using camera technology? For example using ANPR for data, camera cars and body cams. If so, the Parking Technology Group representatives invite you join this one-off think tank as a panellist or speaker. If so, then get in touch with sarah.g@britishparking.co.uk #Opportinity #SpeakerOpportunity #ParkingTechnology #Panellist

There may not be many Olympians amongst the parking community but fear not, we can do something just as amazing and positive for our wellbeing! 🏅 Play your part in tackling the environmental impact of driving by helping to reduce congestion, pollution, and freeing up space for pedestrians, and blue badge holders. Read this article about Park Active to see how you can make an impact: https://lnkd.in/djeb8FpA #ParkActive #CarbonFootprint #Wellbeing

If you're thinking about sponsoring an event in Parking, now is an opportunity you are not going to want to miss. The All-Ireland Parking Show, co-owned by the BPA and the Irish Parking Association, is the first of it's kind, and will be the biggest Parking and Traffic Management event in Ireland. This is a flagship event, exploring the opportunities that exist for joined up thinking, better collaboration and consistency and the first step towards taking collective action to effect change across the whole of Ireland. Register your interest now by emailing alison.t@britishparking.co.uk #AllIrelandParkingShow2024

Park Mark Plus and Park Access success for The Riverside Multi-Storey Car Park! Sunderland City Council has achieved two prestigious BPA awards, Park Mark Plus and Park Access at the The Riverside Multi Storey Car Park. Congratulations on achieving the highest prestige award that we offer in recognition of outstanding quality in carparks, as well as our award for excellent accessibility. Both of these awards work together to allow motorists to park safely, accessibly, and comfortably at their destinations, reducing crime, fear of crime, and stress as well as increasing social mobility. Well done Sunderland City Council! #ParkMarkPlus #ParkAccess #Accessibility #Safety #Parking