Park Mark Plus awarded to Q-Park Park Lane Car Park in Central London.
Q-Park Ltd has once again demonstrated the highest standards across its parking operations
The Park Lane car park managed by Q-Park Ltd located in Westminster in Central London has achieved the prestigious Park Mark Plus award following a recent assessment by the Met. Police and the BPA. This is a great achievement and recognises that the parking facilities at this site have measures in place that actively deter crime and the fear of crime in car parks
Building on the well-regarded Safer Parking Scheme’s Park Mark award, Park Mark Plus recognises only the highest quality car parks. 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.
The award of Park Mark Plus demonstrates that a facility provides police-approved accredited parking and has reached the standards of Park Access and a range of environmental, structural, operational and customer service criteria.
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 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%.
Shahed Chowdhury Q-Park Business Manager, London said: ‘I am delighted that the Q-Park Park Lane has achieved the Park Mark Plus standard which is only awarded to car parks that can demonstrate the highest quality in parking by meeting strict criteria. Q-Park has worked closely over the years with the BPA and the Met Police to maintain the high standards required for all Q-Park car parks to achieve the Safer Parking Scheme Park Mark awards. This is a significant endorsement of ongoing investment to upgrade and improve our parking facilities and we are delighted to be awarded the Park Mark Plus. Our customers can be assured that Q-Park continually strives to provide safe, accessible parking, with clearly designated parking for parents with small children, disabled bays and EV Charging Points.’
Antony Powell. BPA Area Manager said: “The award of the Park Mark Plus accreditation at the Q-Park Park Lane car park in Westminster is thoroughly deserved. The parking facilities are excellent. Well done to all members of staff 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 Plus initiative”.
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:
- Michael Addokwei - Q- Park Parking Host.
- Antony Powell - BPA Area Manager
- Shahed Chowdhury - Q-Park Business Manager
Notes to editors
For more information contact the BPA press office by emailing media@britishparking.co.uk
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 with low crime and measures 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 who 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.