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Call for safe and secure parking for HGV drivers

Posted in Latest News by ParkMark at 13:30 on 27th of April 2023

Coach and lorry drivers deserve better roadside facilities, including parking that is safe and secure. That is why we have joined the Road Haulage Association's campaign lobbying government for action. HGV drivers help to keep our shops stocked and our economy moving. Not only do they deserve bett [...] Read more

Multi-storey car parks (safety) Bill

Posted in Latest News by ParkMark at 12:00 on 21st of March 2023

Statement following the introduction of a Private Members Bill by Maria Eagle MPThe BPA is following developments in Parliament and the introduction of a Private Members Bill by Maria Eagle MP. We have offered to work with her because we support the essence of this bill. The BPA is already actively [...] Read more

Safer parking extends to lorry park facilities with launch of Park Mark Freight

Posted in Latest News by ParkMark at 10:37 on 20th of October 2022

Park Mark® Freight aims to enhance the highest quality of today’s lorry parks and facilities in services and operations. Park Mark® Freight is a new and comprehensive assessment managed by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives and the British Parking Association that seeks to enhance the highest quali [...] Read more

Safer car parks and cycle racks in Northampton

Posted in Latest News by ParkMark at 11:31 on 7th of April 2021

Northampton has seen a 16 per cent rise in bike thefts in last two years compared to eight per cent drop across the county. Cash from the government's Safer Streets project will be used to make car parks safer and combat the jump in bike crime. Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Stephen Mold, has [...] Read more

Safer streets fund leads to Park Mark awards in Northants and Merthyr Tydfil

Posted in Latest News by ParkMark at 10:40 on 2nd of February 2021

The government launched the Safer Streets Fund in October 2019 and invited bids from January 2020 to improve security in areas particularly affected by acquisitive crimes such as burglary, vehicle theft and robbery. Measures that the funding can be used for include CCTV, improved home security, Neig [...] Read more

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