
Park Mark and Park Access awards achieved by multiple car parks across Maldon District Council
Maldon District Council demonstrates the highest standards across its parking operations
Multiple car parks run by Maldon District Council have earned the Park Mark award and the Park Access accreditation, an achievement that highlights the commitment to safety and accessibility that Maldon brings to the running of their car parks.
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. Facilities that have received this award have seen a drop in vehicle-related crime of over 80%.
Car parks accredited under the scheme are awarded the Park Mark® certification, indicating they meet the highest standards of safety and security – facilities across Maldon District Council have managed to accomplish this in the past few months, and we’re proud to have recognised them for this impressive feat. Park Access is indication of even further achievement, with the accreditation only being handed to those facilities with excellent accessibility features, ensuring that facilities are inclusive and user-friendly for all.
The following Maldon District Council owned car parks have been awarded Park Mark and
Park Access:
- Riverside Park (Park Mark), Millfield's (Park Mark) and Foundry Lane in Burnham-on-Crouch (Park Mark and Park Access)
- High Street East, Butt Lane, Friary Fields, and White Horse Lane in Maldon (Park Mark and Park Access)
- Coach Park and main car park at Promenade Park (Park Mark and Park Access)
Ian Wilson, BPA Southeast Area Manager said: “It's been a real pleasure working with Maldon District Council and their dedication towards providing the best possible facilities for their customers is second to none. They have demonstrated they are passionate about improving services and are always happy to take feedback on board. Well done for all your hard work and congratulations on achieving these park mark and park access awards.”
Cllr Richard Siddall, Leader of Maldon District Council, expressed his pride in this achievement, stating: “We are thrilled to receive the ‘Park Mark’ award and ‘Park Access’ accreditation for our car parks. This recognition reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our parking facilities are safe, secure, and accessible for everyone. I would like to thank all those involved in achieving these high standards.”
For more information visit https://www.britishparking.co.uk/Schemes
To find Park Mark awarded car parks visit www.parkmark.co.uk
Photo left to right:
Councillor Richard Siddell, Leader of Maldon District Council
Ian Wilson, BPA Southeast Area Manager
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.