Park Mark Plus awarded to Townfield Street MSCP

The car parks managed by Chelmsford City Council have achieved the prestigious Park Mark Plus award for Townfield Street MSCP. This is the first facility in the southeast area to receive this award and a fantastic achievement recognising that its parking facilities have measures in place that actively deter crime and the fear of crime in car parks. In addition to this Chelmsford City Council have maintained all their 21 existing Park Mark awards and increased the amount of Park Access accredited sites to 16.

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 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%.

Councillor Terry Sherlock, Cabinet Deputy for Sustainable Transport, said: "Over the years, Chelmsford City Council has collaborated closely with the British Parking Association to uphold the high standards required for all council managed car parks. This includes Townfield Street MSCP, which has achieved the Safer Parking Scheme Park Mark Plus award. This award reflects our dedication to providing a safe, secure, and customer-focused parking environment, and being the first in the south east to receive it is testament to the dedication of the council’s Parking team.”

Ian Wilson, BPA Area Manager said: “I am delighted that the team at Chelmsford City Council have achieved the Park Mark Plus award, demonstrating their hard work which is apparent when considering all their facilities. I couldn’t be happier that this team are leading the way in the Southeast and are responsible for the first Park Mark Plus accredited site in this area. It is a true indication of their commitment and passion for providing safe environments for users.”

For more information visit https://www.britishparking.co.uk/Schemes

To find Park Mark awarded car parks visit www.parkmark.co.uk