A further 13 car parks in Tendring have received a top safety accreditation.

The Tendring District Council (TDC) facilities have been awarded The Safer Parking Award Scheme Park Mark from the British Parking Association.

The award, for which each car park is assessed, highlights the quality of lighting, cleanliness, security measures and quality management.

The latest car parks to be handed the awards include Hastings Avenue Beach and Grass car parks, as well as the seafront parking bays, in Clacton, Holland Haven car park in Holland-on-Sea, and The Naze car park, Coronation car park, Mill Lane carpark and Station yard car park in Walton-on-the Naze.

The Promenade Way car park in Brightlingsea, Orwell Place in Dovercourt, Brook Street in Manningtree and the Brighton Road and York Road car parks in Holland-on-Sea also received the Park Mark Award alongside the Park Access Award, which recognises inclusive and accessible parking.

Councillor Mick Barry, TDC’s Cabinet Member responsible for car parks, said: “It’s a pleasure to be able to announce that an additional 13 car parks across Tendring have been handed British Parking Association awards – bringing the total to 28.

“The awards recognise the quality of the council-operated car parks and show residents and visitors that they can have confidence in using our facilities.

“We take pride in the services we provide to residents and are also proud to be able to continue offering residents a Householder Parking Permit, which allows free parking after 11am at most TDC car parks, except for in July and August – helping to boost local businesses by encouraging people to shop in our towns and villages.

“These awards are a real accolade and I would again like to thank our Parking Services team for their efforts to maintain the high standard of our car parks.”

The car parks that received the award earlier in 2024 include Victoria Place and Tower Street in Brightlingsea, Agate Road, Alton Park Road, Carnarvon Road, Wellesley Road and Martello car parks in Clacton, Elm Grove in Great Clacton, The Quay and Wellington Road in Harwich, Ipswich Road and Hazlemere Road in Holland-on-Sea, Jaywick Beach, and Church Road and High Street in Walton-on-the-Naze.

To find out more about the Householder Parking Permit, visit the TDC website at www.tendringdc.gov.uk/content/householder-parking-permit for further details.