Sutterton Truck Stop Achieves Park Mark Freight Reaccreditation
The site has maintained high standards in its parking services, with special consideration for the needs of HGV drivers.
Sutterton truck stop in Lincolnshire has been awarded the Park Mark Freight accreditation, highlighting a commitment to safety and high standards in their work. The accreditation is an extension of the Safer Parking Scheme, a Police Crime Prevention Initiative to reduce crime in car parks.
Managed by the BPA on behalf of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives, each car park undergoes a rigorous assessment by police assessors that have been specially trained to do so. The Safer Parking Scheme introduces a wide range of security measures to car parks, protecting drivers and their property, reducing the risk of theft and other crimes in parking areas; lorry parks and truck stops accredited under the scheme are awarded the Park Mark Freight® certification, indicating they meet the highest standards of safety and security.
The Park Mark Freight award goes beyond the requirements of the base Park Mark award, having additional safety benchmarks and guarantees of the facilities needed for taking breaks during long journeys.
John Manuel, Designing Out Crime Officer, said "Sutterton truck stop provides excellent facilities incorporating all aspects of safety, security and exemplary management practices. The value and importance of having facilities like this that enable freight and the drivers a safe and secure place to stay cannot be underestimated from a police policing perspective’
James Townsend, Pro-Petro Property Director, said: "we are really proud of our team and at Sutterton Truck Stop and this award is a great asset to us and lets drivers and hauliers know we continue to be serious about protecting them and their vehicles. To receive the award is a fantastic achievement.”
Colin Sproats, BPA Area Manager said: “I am delighted that Sutterton Truck stop has achieved the Park Mark Freight award, demonstrating their hard work and commitment to provide a safe environment for their users along with a newly refurbished restaurant and excellent facilities for their customers.”
For more information visit https://www.britishparking.co.uk/Schemes
To find Park Mark awarded car parks visit www.parkmark.co.uk
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.
- Park Mark® Freight aims to enhance the highest quality of today’s lorry parks and facilities in services and operations. Park Mark® Freight is a comprehensive assessment managed by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives and the British Parking Association that seeks to enhance the highest quality of today’s lorry parks and facilities in services and operations.
- 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.