High standards achieved with Park Mark award for The Alhambra Centre
Barnsley facility demonstrates hard work, dedication and commitment to providing a safe environment for users
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%.
David Probyn, Centre Manager said: ‘The Alhambra Centre continues in its efforts to provide safe affordable parking to its customers. All the staff play a vital role in maintaining the standards that the customers have been accustomed to. Customer loyalty demonstrates satisfaction in the facility and the successful efforts of the management. Thank you to its patrons for the support they give by using the Alhambra Car Park."
Mark Osmond, BPA Area Manager said: “I am delighted that The Alhambra Centre has achieved the Park Mark award. They have demonstrated their hard work, dedication and commitment to providing a safe environment for users.”
Jack Regan, Designing Out Crime Officer said: “The Alhambra continues to be a parking location of choice for people visiting Barnsley town centre. I have no doubt that this is due to the continuing improvements that are being made by Dave and his Security, Cleaning and Maintenance teams. There are many other parking facilities in and around the Town Centre, but ‘The Alhambra’ appears to be the car park of choice for shoppers and visitors. From a Safety and Security point of view, keep up the great work Dave, and Team. It is appreciated by the police but more importantly, by the people who use your car park”.
Photo - Left to Right
- Craig Pleasant, Security Manager
- Jack Regan, Designing Out Crime Officer
- David Probyn, Centre Manager
- Greg Lindley, Cleaning Manager
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
Notes to editors
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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.