Middlesex University achieves the right result with safer parking success
The Greyhound Hill car park at Middlesex University successfully retains its Park Mark accreditation.
The Greyhound Hill car park at Middlesex University has successfully retained its Park Mark® accreditation having demonstrated the highest standards across their facility operations.
Park Mark is the accredited logo of the Safer Parking Scheme, which 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 the Park Mark award 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%.
Nick Wise, Head of Facilities Management & Security Services at Middlesex University, said, "It was a pleasure to welcome Antony and Steve to our 2023 parking assessment. As well as a general catch-up, it was great to exchange new ideas for the future."
Antony Powell, BPA Area Manager said, “I am delighted that the Greyhound Hill car park located at the Middlesex University`s Hendon campus in London has retained its Park Mark accreditation. The University is a long-term supporter of the scheme and this award once again demonstrates the great commitment by the University to provide a safer parking environment for all members of staff and visitors”.
Steve Downing: Met. Police Designing Out Crime Officer (DOCO) said, "I was delighted to extend the Park Mark accreditation for this site, where it is abundantly clear that crime and disorder will not be tolerated. The current security strategy continues to prove extremely effective in the prevention of crime and disorder at this location”.
For more information visit www.britishparking.co.uk/Safer-Parking-Scheme-/-Park-Mark
To find Park Mark awarded car parks visit www.parkmark.co.uk
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The Safer Parking Scheme
- 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 vehicles, knowing the environment is safer.
Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police-CPI)
- 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 Parking Scheme. Details of the Safer Parking Scheme and Police CPI can be found at: www.britishparking.co.uk (for operators), www.parkmark.co.uk (for members of the public) and www.securedbydesign.com
The British Parking Association
- 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
- The BPA represents the UK’s parking and traffic management profession and currently has over 750 corporate members. This diverse membership includes local government, private landowners, private parking operators, technology companies, consultants, property developers, architects, and academics. In addition, we support over 500 individuals with their professional development through a separate membership structure
- The BPA is a not-for-profit organisation, working collaboratively with members and stakeholders to support local communities by providing the parking services they need and improving compliance with parking rules and regulations. This is always with an emphasis on excellence & innovation in service delivery, encouraging education and fairness.