Pass Mark awarded to various sites across Tendring District Council

Tendring District Council’s facilities demonstrate the highest standards across their parking operations.

Twenty-eight Tendring District Council facilities were recognised with the Park Mark award as part of the Safer Parking Scheme this summer. This is a considerable achievement, highlighting the emphasis on safety that Tendring District Council have put into managing their car parks and their commitment to high standards.

Managed by the BPA on behalf of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives, the Safer Parking Scheme requires each car park to undergo a rigorous assessment by specially trained police assessors. Assessments include management and maintenance of the facility, taking into consideration surveillance, lighting, signage and cleanliness. Car parks accredited under the scheme are awarded the Park Mark® certification, indicating they meet the highest standards of safety and security – facilities across Tendring District Council have managed to accomplish this in the past few months, and we’re proud to have recognised them for this impressive achievement.

Councillor Mick Barry, TDC’s Cabinet Member responsible for car parks, said the awards recognised the quality of the council-operated facilities. “We take pride in our area and services to residents and to receive these awards is a real accolade,” he said. “Residents and visitors can feel confident in using our car parks, knowing that they have a Park Mark award.”

Ian Wilson, BPA Area manager for the south east said “Every time I visit Tendring District council the conversation is about the gains they have made and their planned improvements. This consistent approach to improving services for customers has led them to the point of having 28 car parks accredited with the Park mark award and a whopping 17 of those now hold the Park Access Award. Tendring first joined the Park Mark scheme when it launched 20 years ago and are still always looking for ways to add value to their services. The pride they take in their work is inspiring and its a true privilege to partner with them in their success.”

For more information visit https://www.britishparking.co.uk/Schemes

To find Park Mark awarded car parks visit www.parkmark.co.uk

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Notes to Editors

For more information please contact the BPA press office – email: media@britishparking.co.uk or visit our Newsroom.

1) The BPA is a not-for-profit membership association. We collaborate with our members and stakeholders so they can support their local communities by providing the parking services they need and improving compliance with parking rules and regulations.

2) The Safer Parking Scheme is a national standard for UK car parks that have low crime and measures in place to ensure the safety of people and vehicles. A Park Mark is awarded to each car park that achieves the challenging standards. The distinctive Park Mark signage helps drivers find car parks where they can confidently leave their vehicle, knowing the environment is safer

3) The BPA manages the Safer Parking Scheme on behalf of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives Ltd (Police-CPI) and with support from the Home Office and the Scottish Government. The BPA employs nine Area Managers to actively promote and manage the scheme throughout the UK.

4) Police Crime Prevention Initiatives Ltd owns the police element of the project. Police CPI works alongside Police Scotland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland to deliver the police element of the Safer Bus Station Scheme.