Park Mark Plus and Park Access success for The Riverside Multi-Storey Car Park
Sunderland City Council shares delight at achieving two prestigious BPA awards
The Riverside Multi Storey Car Park operated by Sunderland City Council has recently been awarded the Park Mark Plus and Park Access accreditations.
Park Mark Plus recognises only the highest quality car parks that have achieved the requirements of a risk assessment carried out by the Police and the British Parking Association. The assessment includes a range of structural, environmental, operational and customer service criteria whilst also checking appropriate levels of surveillance, lighting, signage and cleanliness which actively deter crime and create a safe environment for all users of the car park facility.
Park Access® is a brand new accreditation that aims to become recognised throughout the UK for accessible and inclusive parking and electric vehicle charging facilities. Park Access will enable everyone, regardless of their accessibility needs, to identify car parks and facilities, that they can use with ease.
The Park Access accreditation is issued to parking facilities that pass a rigorous risk assessment conducted by the British Parking Association. This award recognises that the parking and driver facilities are accessible to all drivers regardless of their mobility needs.
Park Access combines the best of two accreditations – the Disabled Parking Accreditation and People’s Parking Award to automatically become the UK's industry benchmark for accessible and inclusive parking and electric vehicle charging facilities.
Karen Stokoe, Parking Operations Team Leader said: "This recognition is a testament to our commitment to inclusivity and creating a welcoming environment for everyone. It demonstrates our dedication to delivering high standards in parking facilities acknowledging the car park's provisions for disabled visitors, and ensuring that accessible spaces and on-site support are designed and conveniently located to cater for their needs.”
William Clark BPA Area Manager said: “I am delighted that Sunderland City Council has achieved the Park Mark Plus and Park Access EV award for Riverside MSCP, demonstrating their hard work and commitment to provide a safe and accessible environment for all users.”
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:
- Daren Harwood
- Sharon Chaffe
- Karen Stokoe, Parking Operations Team Leader
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 with low crime and measures to ensure people's and vehicles' safety. 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 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.