Park Mark award for Q-Park in west London
The Dickens Yard car park in Ealing town centre has demonstrated the highest standards in management of its parking operations.
Following a recent site reassessment survey by the BPA and the Metropolitan Police, the Dickens Yard underground car park has once again achieved the prestigious Park Mark accreditation. Located in Ealing, West London, the site is operated by Q-Park Ltd and has 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.
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%.
David Haskell. Q-Park Business Manager, said “The team at Dickens Yard would like to sincerely thank the British Parking Association (BPA) for awarding us another two years of recognition. We are proud to uphold the standards that this award represents, and we remain committed to delivering excellence in parking services and customer care. Thank you for your continued trust and support”.
Dean Davis - Metropolitan Police Designing Out Crime Officer and Park Mark Assessor, said "Congratulations to the team at Q-Park who have been awarded the Park Mark accreditation for their site at Dickens Yard in Ealing. This fantastic achievement reflects on their commitment and dedication to creating safe, secure and welcoming spaces for all visitors and vehicles. Well done on your commitment to excellence and values around the principles of crime prevention and your working partnership with the British Parking Association and the Metropolitan Police."
Antony Powell - BPA Area Manager said: “The recent Park Mark award reaccreditation of the Dickens Yard car park in Ealing is thoroughly deserved. The parking facilities are excellent. Very well done to David Haskell and all the members of his team who are involved in the good management and operation of these facilities. This award demonstrates Q-Park`s commitment to the principles of the Park Mark award initiative.”
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Notes to editors
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.