Jubilation as five Canary Wharf Management Ltd car parks retain Park Mark awards
The parking facilities at the Canary Wharf estate in London have once again demonstrated the highest standards across its parking operations.
The Jubilee Place, Cabot Square, Churchill Place, Westferry Circus and Canada Square car parks, which are all managed by Canary Wharf Management Ltd, have once again achieved the prestigious Park Mark award. This is a great achievement and clearly demonstrates that the parking facilities at the Canary Wharf have measures in place that actively deter crime and the fear of crime in car parks.
Park Mark® is the accredited logo of the Safer Parking Scheme. It is given to parking facilities that have achieved the requirements of a risk assessment conducted by the Police and the British Parking Association. Their assessments include management and maintenance of the facility, checking that there are appropriate levels of surveillance, lighting, signage, and cleanliness. All these are known to reduce the opportunity for crime and thus create a safer environment for the motorist and their vehicle.
Car parks with a Park Mark® can use signage featuring the distinctive Park Mark® tick so that drivers know exactly where to go for safe parking. Facilities that have received this award have seen a drop in vehicle-related crime of over 80%.
Mr Witold Krason: Retail Operations Manager said: "I am delighted that Canary Wharf car parks have been recognized with the Park Access Award and have successfully maintained their status with the Park Mark Award. These awards ensure that our customers can utilize a parking environment that is secure, easily accessible, and inclusive.
Karl Turton. Metropolitan Police Designing Out Crime Officer, said: “It’s reassuring for the police to work with partners that demonstrate such professionalism on a daily basis. Standards set during our inspection were some of the highest in this industry.”
Antony Powell BPA Area Manager said: “I am delighted that the car parking facilities at the Canary Wharf estate have once again retained their Park Mark award status. These latest awards are fully deserved and demonstrate the Canary Wharf management team`s hard work and commitment to providing a safer environment for all users of the facilities. Everyone involved in the management and operation of these excellent facilities should be proud of this achievement.”
For more information visit https://www.britishparking.co.uk/Schemes
To find Park Mark awarded car parks visit www.parkmark.co.uk
Notes to editors
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. Nine Area Managers are employed by the BPA 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.