
Park Mark award for Gallions Reach Shopping Park in London
The Gallions Reach Shopping Park in Beckton has once again demonstrated the highest standards across their parking operations
Following a recent reassessment survey by the BPA and the Metropolitan Police, the car parking facilities at the Gallions Reach Shopping Park, which is located in Beckton in east London, have once again achieved the prestigious Park Mark accreditation. This is an impressive achievement and recognises that the parking facilities have measures in place that actively deter crime and the fear of crime.
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.
The award of Park Mark demonstrates that these facilities provide police-approved accredited parking, reaching high safety standards. 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. Residents of the area can feel safe in the knowledge that their parking experience will be a safe one, with facilities that have received this award having seen a drop in vehicle-related crime of over 80%.
Andy Pay, Centre Manager Gallions Reach Shopping Park said, “I'm delighted that Gallions Reach Shopping Park has once again achieved the Park Mark accreditation for the upcoming year. Our commitment to the scheme and comprehensive audits ensure safe and efficient parking operations. We appreciate the support provided by the auditors and their valuable knowledge and recommendations that help us provide a secure and welcoming parking environment for all.”
P.C. Karl Turton, Metropolitan Police Designing Out Crime Officer and Park Mark Assessor, said “Congratulations to all the team at the Gallions Reach Shopping Park in Beckton. The parking facilities fully deserve to retain their Park Mark award accreditation. It is reassuring to work with the team at Gallions Reach who very clearly value the principles of crime prevention and working in partnership with the British Parking Association and the Metropolitan Police.”
Antony Powell, BPA Area Manager added that “the recent Park Mark award reaccreditation of the Gallions Reach Shopping Park in Beckton is thoroughly deserved. The parking facilities are excellent. Very well done to Centre Manager Andy Pay and all the members of his team who are involved in the good management and operation of the parking facilities. This award demonstrates the Gallions Reach team’s commitment to the principles of the Park Mark award initiative”.
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Notes to editors
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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.