Visit http://www.britishparking.co.uk for more rss feeds. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/CoreCode/rss/rssdisplay.aspx en-gb Copyright http://www.britishparking.co.uk, 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:52:26 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ 15 The existing contract for provision of the BPA’s IT service expires at the end of September 2013. If you wish to tender for the provision of this service, please send an email expressing your interest to Victoria.h@britishparking.co.uk before the 31st May 2013 and you will be sent the pre-qualification questionnaire. The timetable... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-the-it-service-to-the-british-parking-association 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-the-it-service-to-the-british-parking-association Tue, 21 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT The John Heasman Bursary was set up by the BPA in 2006 in recognition of the contribution that John Heasman (former President and Director General of the BPA) made to the parking profession and, in particular, the express aim to promote research and encourage professionalism in the parking sector. This bursary is being offered to... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/are-you-a-student-conducting-parking-related-research-you-could-be-eligible-for-our-bursary 199,200 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/are-you-a-student-conducting-parking-related-research-you-could-be-eligible-for-our-bursary Thu, 09 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT BPA member, the Future Clean Project, has reached the final round of the REVES Excellence Awards 2013 where they will be representing the UK parking profession. Members will remember the Future Clean Project from our regional meetings last year where the project spoke to members and outlined their initiative. Future Clean is an innovative... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-member-future-clean-project-reach-final-round-of-international-award 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-member-future-clean-project-reach-final-round-of-international-award Fri, 03 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT The brand new individual membership badge graces the cover of Parking News this month, as members collected their badge at Parkex in Birmingham last month. The badges, displaying postnominals (letters after your name), indicate the grade of individual membership each person holds – ABPA for associates and MBPA for those with the member... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/parking-news-may-edition 199,200 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/parking-news-may-edition Thu, 02 May 2013 17:45:00 GMT Nominations are now open to stand for council Each year, a number of vacancies on the BPA council become available and elections are held to give all members the opportunity to stand. This introduces a fresh dynamic to the council and its decision making. Are you interested in; helping to drive the BPA’s strategic... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/become-a-bpa-council-member 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/become-a-bpa-council-member Wed, 01 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT The latest newsletter form the EPA has been published and gives updates on the latest activity from the association. Read the EPA April 2013 newsletter (pdf) The EPA Awards 2013 aim to promote excellence in parking across four categories. The board has now shortlisted the entries and these can be viewed in this month’s edition... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/updates-from-the-european-parking-association 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/updates-from-the-european-parking-association Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:45:00 GMT        The BPA are currently developing our annual Master Plan for Parking 2013-14, which sets out what we must do together to achieve success for the parking profession. To ensure that our Master Plan accurately reflects the aims that we should be striving to achieve, we would greatly appreciate your... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/your-chance-to-contribute-to-the-2013-14-bpa-master-plans 199,200 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/your-chance-to-contribute-to-the-2013-14-bpa-master-plans Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT The BPA will once again be part of the Transport Hub at this year’s Party Conferences and will be holding a fringe event at each conference. The title for our event will be “Placing the customer at the heart of parking management”. This aligns closely with one of our core strategic messages and will focus on how local... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/the-bpa-joins-transport-hub-for-party-conferences 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/the-bpa-joins-transport-hub-for-party-conferences Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:45:00 GMT This fun, quick and interactive infographic is a great way to test your knowledge on parking signs around the world. Share around your office and see who has the best score!    Quiz your knowledge here http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/test-your-knowledge-of-road-signs-from-around-the-world 199,200 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/test-your-knowledge-of-road-signs-from-around-the-world Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT It’s a new week and we have all now had the chance to rest and reflect from the excitement of Parkex last week. Held in Birmingham, Europe’s largest exhibition dedicated to parking was co-located with Traffex, providing further knowledge sharing across the two professions. We would like to thank all the exhibitors, seminar... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/a-parkex-thank-you 199,200 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/a-parkex-thank-you Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Please help Loughborough University understand more about parking by taking part in this survey which should take a minimum of 10 minutes to complete. Parking is currently considered an under researched area of transport and this survey asks questions about car parking and what it means to groups of individuals including drivers... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/new-survey-on-parking-what-does-parking-mean-to-you 199,200 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/new-survey-on-parking-what-does-parking-mean-to-you Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:30:00 GMT The Crime Prevention Website marks its first birthday this April and holds a free prize draw to celebrate. Read their latest newsletter to find out more and for advice on neighbourhood watch schemes, how to find out safety advice from your local authority and how the over-55s ned to be particularly aware. Read The Crime Prevention Website... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/the-crime-prevention-website-celebrates-its-first-birthday 199,198 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/the-crime-prevention-website-celebrates-its-first-birthday Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT New research carried out by the British Parking Association (BPA) reveals that the primary driver of demand for car parking is the extent of car ownership and destination parking, more specifically commuter parking but also for shopping, leisure and related activities. In addition travel, and parking demand, is shown to be strongly... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-reveals-size-and-shape-of-uk-parking-profession-with-new-research 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-reveals-size-and-shape-of-uk-parking-profession-with-new-research Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:30:00 GMT Managing parking at universities and colleges is a complex and often politically challenging task. Given the limits on space, the costs involved and the demand for spaces, car parking needs to be managed properly. To encourage good practice in the higher and further education sectors, the British Parking Association (BPA) have published a... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/parking-charter-launched-to-promote-professionalism-in-higher-education-sector 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/parking-charter-launched-to-promote-professionalism-in-higher-education-sector Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:00:00 GMT April’s edition of Parking News has been published and is available to view online in our library. This highly anticipated edition features the Parkex preview ahead of the exhibition. Browse through the exhibitor list and plan your route to make sure you visit everyone with the floor plan map on page 34.... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/parking-news-parkex-edition-online 199,200 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/parking-news-parkex-edition-online Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Macmillan Cancer Support offer some useful and practical advice regarding hospital parking and their advice to always ask specific NHS Trusts for information is important. Hospital parking varies from one Trust to another so make sure you always have relevent information for the specific hospital you are visiting. Visit the Macmillan... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/advice-when-using-hospital-parking 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/advice-when-using-hospital-parking Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT      Bookings are now open for the prestigious BPA Members’ Dinner, taking place at Drapers’ Hall, London this year. We have frozen prizes from 2012 to ensure we continue to offer you the best value we can for a not-to-be-missed night. To book your table, download the booking form and return to us here at... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bookings-open-for-bpa-members-dinner 199,200 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bookings-open-for-bpa-members-dinner Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Join us at Parkex 2013, taking place next week on April 16-18 at the Birmingham NEC, to experience Europe’s largest exhibition dedicated to parking. This year it is co-located with Traffex too. The exhibition features a comprehensive CPD accredited three day seminar programme (pdf) providing around 20 hours of... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/parkex--final-call-for-registration 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/parkex--final-call-for-registration Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Park Mark Update provides news and reports from ACPO's Safer Parking Scheme. The Scheme, amanged by the BPA, aims to reduce crime and the fear of crime by assessing, improving and awarding car parks that pass a strict criteria to acheive the Park Mark award. This newsletter highlights some of the car parks who have achieved the award over... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/park-mark-update-spring-2013-edition-available-now 199,198 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/park-mark-update-spring-2013-edition-available-now Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The BPA are once again taking part in the Autumn 2013 political party conferences during September and October, as part of the Transport Hub. The Transport Hub is a group of transport-related organisations who are working together to put on a series of events that will highlight issues they wish to influence government on.  This... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-join-transport-hub-at-party-conferences 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-join-transport-hub-at-party-conferences Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT   We are pleased to announce Gyles Brandreth will be attending the BPA Members’ Dinner this year as our special guest speaker. Taking place November 27th, this prestigious event features a three course meal in splendid surroundings, the presentation of the Ernest Davis Award for Advancing Knowledge in Parking and of... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/guest-speaker-gyles-brandreth-confirmed-for-members-dinner 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/guest-speaker-gyles-brandreth-confirmed-for-members-dinner Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT One of the best known figures in the UK parking industry has retired. At the age of 66, Mike Catchick has decided to call it a day after 45 years with the Swindon-based Metric Group, the UK’s only manufacturer of parking machines. He achieved his 45 years on February 19th and at the time of his retirement nine days later... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/long-serving-mike-says-farewell-to-the-parking-industry 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/long-serving-mike-says-farewell-to-the-parking-industry Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The British Parking Association (BPA) has announced it has terminated the membership of one of its members - VP Parking Solutions. At a BPA Council meeting on Wednesday 13th March, BPA Council members voted to terminate VP Parking Solution’s membership to the BPA and its Approved Operator Scheme (AOS) – currently the only... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-terminates-membership-of-vp-parking-solutions 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-terminates-membership-of-vp-parking-solutions Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 2013 BPA Media Pack hs been published and is available to view online. If you are interested in advertising opportunities with the BPA, please contact Richard Walters by email (richard.walters@cpl.co.uk) or on 01223 477 411. Download the media pack here (pdf) Read Parking News in our library. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/2013-bpa-media-pack-published 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/2013-bpa-media-pack-published Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT You may be aware of a speech made by Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles at the Conservative Spring Conference regarding parking and the subsequent media attention this has brought, including an item on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday 19th March. The BPA has responded to both press and TV enquiries around... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/media-briefing 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/media-briefing Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Town Centre Car Parks have teamed up with the Safer Parking Scheme (managed by the BPA), Manchester City Council and the Department for Transport’s well known Think! campaign, to produce a road safety infographic as part of their 2013 road safety awareness campaign. View infographic and spread the word on road safety (pdf) Town... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/park-mark-team-up-with-town-centre-car-parks-for-road-safety-campaign 199,198 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/park-mark-team-up-with-town-centre-car-parks-for-road-safety-campaign Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Photo: Host Reverend Richard Coles and BPA President Anjna Patel present Alasdair Macmillan with his lifetime achievement award. The British Parking Awards 2013, organised by Landor, took place on March 8th and revealed the winners of 14 categories designed to acknowledge and congratulate those leading the way in the parking... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/british-parking-awards-2013--winners 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/british-parking-awards-2013--winners Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The most recent edition of the ESF newsletter features the award winning Future Clean project, managed by Pluss. The BPA and its members have supported the project and members who attended BPA regional meetings last year will remember meeting representatives from Pluss and hearing about the project. The European Social Fund newsletter is... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/esf-newsletter-featuring-the-future-clean-project 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/esf-newsletter-featuring-the-future-clean-project Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Members’ Dinner is one of our most popular events, allowing people from all across our membership to enjoy an evening of fine dining and networking. Taking place in November, at the beautiful Drapers’ Hall in London, the Members Dinner offers the opportunity for you to promote your brand to the whole membership in the run... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/promote-your-company-at-our-most-prestigious-event 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/promote-your-company-at-our-most-prestigious-event Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Parkex 2013 will be previewed to over 150,000 circulation of key Development, Architectural & Construction Specifiers. For more information please contact Mathew Blackmore at UK Construction, Building Scotland & Construction Ireland magazines. Tel 01257 231900. E-mail mat.blackmore@pro-mark.org.uk Following the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/special-offer-promote-your-stand-at-parkex-to-the-construction-industry 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/special-offer-promote-your-stand-at-parkex-to-the-construction-industry Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Europe's largest dedicated Parking Exhibition, Parkex returns once again to the NEC this year and promises to be bigger and better than ever and a must attend for individuals involved in parking and traffic management. The event, in association with the British Parking Association (BPA), co-locates with Traffex and will feature all the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-brings-a-passion-for-parking-to-the-nec-at-parkex-2013 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-brings-a-passion-for-parking-to-the-nec-at-parkex-2013 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 16th European Parking Association Congress is taking place in Dublin this year (Sept 11-13) hosted by the Irish Parking Association. The programme of papers and speakers has been released and is viewable online. View EPA seminar programme (pdf) The packed programme features a number of topical subjects such as... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/epa-congress-seminar-programme-released 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/epa-congress-seminar-programme-released Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Our monthly magazine Parking News is available to read online and the March edition has just been published. Read the March Parking News online In this month's edition, we explore the changing landscape of traffic signs and chat to Tracey Munford about becoming one of the highest ranked women in the private parking sector... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/parking-news-read-march-2013-edition 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/parking-news-read-march-2013-edition Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In any business it is important to communicate effectively and this is particularly important in the parking profession where legislation is encountered and clarity in both formal documents and parking signs is vital. The Word Centre is running a ‘writing plain English’ course and can offer BPA members an exclusive discounted... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/writing-plain-english-course-discount-to-bpa-members 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/writing-plain-english-course-discount-to-bpa-members Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Delegate registrations for the 16th EPA Congress in Dublin are now open. Book online before March 31st and benefit from the 25% off early bird discount. Book online Hosted by the Irish Parking Association, the congress takes place in the Convention Centre, Dublin, on September 11-13 2013. Find out more about the Congress... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/epa-congress-delegate-registration-now-open 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/epa-congress-delegate-registration-now-open Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT New website Have you seen the brand new Parkex website?  To coincide with Parkex 2013 a new website has been launched making it even easier for you to find out about Europe’s largest dedicated parking exhibition, book a stand to promote your company, and book delegate places. Visit the new website... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/parkex-2013-exhibition-stands-available 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/parkex-2013-exhibition-stands-available Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT We are very pleased to announce that CPL (Cambridge Publishers Ltd) will be taking over the management of advertising opportunities with the BPA from now on. CPL is an award winning editorial and design agency who has produced our monthly magazine, Parking News, for many years.  Over this time we have developed a great working... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/parking-news-publishers-cpl-to-manage-advertising-opportunities-with-the-bpa 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/parking-news-publishers-cpl-to-manage-advertising-opportunities-with-the-bpa Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT We are pleased to confirm the BPA Charter for Healthcare Parking has been updated to take into account local authorities who manage healthcare parking facilities as well as dedicated operators. We hope this updated version will encourage local authorities to sign up to the Charter and show their commitment to providing effectively... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-healthcare-parking-charter-updated-for-local-authorities 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-healthcare-parking-charter-updated-for-local-authorities Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Scottish Business Crime Centre has recently published their spring newsletter. To read the February edition online, click here. Read about the 2nd e-Crime Summit that will take place on the 28th May at Gogarburn and also the launch of a new campaign to stop criminals in the East of Scotland funding their lifestyle through... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/scottish-business-crime-centre-spring-2013-newsletter-published 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/scottish-business-crime-centre-spring-2013-newsletter-published Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A new consultation has been launched by the Home Office over the preparation of the draft surveillance camera code of practice which the Home Secretary is required to issue under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Click here to view the consultation document (which is being made available in both English and Welsh versions), the draft... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/new-consultation-preparation-of-draft-surveillance-camera-code-of-practice 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/new-consultation-preparation-of-draft-surveillance-camera-code-of-practice Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gloucestershire County Council Parking Contract Supervisors x 2 £23,708 - £30,011 per annum Permanent, full-time Working in our Parking Team, we’re looking for two Contract Supervisors to work under the Parking Manager and with our contractors to provide parking services across the county. As... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/tender-parking-contract-supervisors-x-2-gloucestershire-county-council 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/tender-parking-contract-supervisors-x-2-gloucestershire-county-council Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Government have announced their formal response to the bailiff consultation. Vulnerable people will be protected from aggressive bailiffs but businesses will still be able to collect debts fairly under new laws to clean up the industry, it wa announced by Justice Minister Helen Grant.  The Government is taking action... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/government-responds-to-bailiff-consultation 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/government-responds-to-bailiff-consultation Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT February’s edition of the BPA magazine Parking News looks at the topical Parking Mad documentary from the BBC. While the programme used the usual parking stereotypes, there were also some points made that could help local authorities improve their performances. Parking News also looks at the launch of a new membership category for... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/februarys-parking-news-published 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/februarys-parking-news-published Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The DVLA is holding a supplier day to outline their tender exercise for the Provision of Vehicle Immobilisation Removal, Disposal and Enforcement Notice Issuing Services. Date: February 6th Time: 11:00 - 13:00 Attendance is restricted to a maximum of two representatives per company and questions will be answered in an open forum... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/dvla-supplier-day 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/dvla-supplier-day Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hoted by the Contactless Intelligence Spring Conference, the Contactless and Mobile Awards 2013 are presented to those companies, organizations and retailers who have done the most to embrace and implement contactless/NFC technology into their day-to-day operating practices. Now in its 6th year, the Contactless Awards represent a... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/contactless-and-mobile-awards 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/contactless-and-mobile-awards Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Crime Prevention website newsletter is now available to view online. The Crime Prevention website aims to provide free, independent, clear and accurate crime prevention advice, as well as facilitating discussion on crime-prevention issues. The fourth edition thanks supporters since the website’s launch in April 2012. Read... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/latest-newsletter-from-crime-prevention-website-now-online 199,198 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/latest-newsletter-from-crime-prevention-website-now-online Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 2013 EPA Congress in Dublin is now less than eight months away and the organising committee has been very busy with preparations to ensure that this year’s Congress will be Europe’s premier parking industry event. If you have not already registered, please ensure to mark the dates (11.09.13-13.09.13) in your diary... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/register-to-attend-the-epa-congress 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/register-to-attend-the-epa-congress Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The BPA group supporter packages are now even better value for money as an effective way to promote your brand to the parking profession.  The events calendar will now include a number of larger, combined events for both regional and special interest groups giving you the opportunity of exposure to an extended audience during your year as... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/support-a-bpa-group-in-2013-and-receive-even-more-opportunities-for-promoting-your-brand 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/support-a-bpa-group-in-2013-and-receive-even-more-opportunities-for-promoting-your-brand Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A new report into car parking in town centres and high streets shows no conclusive evidence that parking tariffs are influencing decline in locations across the UK. The report, entitled ‘Re-think! Parking on the high street’, has been produced by the Association of Town & City Management (ATCM), the British Parking... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/no-conclusive-evidence-that-parking-tariffs-are-influencing-decline-in-locations-across-the-uk 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/no-conclusive-evidence-that-parking-tariffs-are-influencing-decline-in-locations-across-the-uk Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Last year the Transport Committee invited the public to suggest subjects for future inquiries. One suggestion was on local authority parking enforcement which the Committee has agreed to take up. The Committee would like to hear views on the adequacy of current arrangements for parking enforcement and the likely consequences of Government... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/have-your-say-on-local-authority-parking-enforcement 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/have-your-say-on-local-authority-parking-enforcement Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Department for Transport have published a Traffic Advisory leaflet (TAL) to offer guidance on reducing traffic sign clutter. Proper use of signs is vital to their effectiveness in terms of guiding or regulating. Over-provision of signs can have a detrimental impact on the environment and can dilute more important messages if they... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/reduce-your-clutter 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/reduce-your-clutter Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT In its 2011 Master Plan for Parking, the BPA called for assurance that Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) would enjoy the same protection in law as Police Officers whilst undertaking their public duties. We also wanted to understand whether the Courts viewed an assault on a CEO as being similar to those on Police Officers in terms of... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/sentencing-council-provides-guidelines-for-the-protection-of-civil-enforcement-officers 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/sentencing-council-provides-guidelines-for-the-protection-of-civil-enforcement-officers Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The European Parking Association publish a regular newsletter with the latest updates from the organisation. Read the December issue here (pdf). It includes updates on the historic agreement between the International Forecourt Standards Forum (IFSF) and the European Parking Association (EPA), who have agreed to cooperate to simplify... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/latest-news-from-the-epa 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/latest-news-from-the-epa Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Blue Badge Improvement Service (BBIS) has been in place now for almost a full year. The service was set up by Department for Transport to review and improve the blue badge service currently in place, and the service has drastically revamped the design of badges to reduce conterfeit badges and abuse of the system. BBIS produce a... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/one-year-on-blue-badge-improvement-service 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/one-year-on-blue-badge-improvement-service Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2012 has seen a lot of attention drawn to our high streets and retail parking has become a much talked about topic for many people. In particular, the Mary Portas independent review into the future of our high streets brought a lot of attention to town centre parking and the BPA worked with its members and stakeholders to formulate a response... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-launch-a-new-special-interest-group-for-the-retail-and-leisure-parking-sector 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-launch-a-new-special-interest-group-for-the-retail-and-leisure-parking-sector Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The British Parking Association are always looking at new ideas to improve Parkex for exhibitors and those visiting the exhibition and at the next Parkex we would like to include a new feature, the ‘Parkex Power Pitch’ It is FREE of charge to host a Power Pitch and they will be held in the main seminar theatre on... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/free-power-pitch-at-parkex-2013 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/free-power-pitch-at-parkex-2013 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The winter edition of the Scottish Business Crime Centre newsletter has been published and is available to view online. Read the Scottish Business Crime Centre winter newsletter (pdf) http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/scottish-business-crime-centre-winter-2012-newsletter 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/scottish-business-crime-centre-winter-2012-newsletter Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The race to win the most prestigious prizes in parking, the British Parking Awards, is well underway. The deadline for entries has been extended to allow for the Christmas break, so you now have until 14 January. The annual competition, which is run by Parking Review and supported by the British Parking Association, recognises the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/british-parking-awards-2013-deadline-extended 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/british-parking-awards-2013-deadline-extended Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT          The BPA Members Dinner, held 28th November, held a raffle to raise money for the president’s charity – Parasol Charity. Prizes of a hamper and Samsung smart phone were kindly donated by the event sponsors, Marston Group and Netsize. We are very pleased to confirm the raffle... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-members-dinner-raises-money-for-injured-personnel-and-their-families 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-members-dinner-raises-money-for-injured-personnel-and-their-families Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The inaugural meeting of the Professional Development & Standards (PD&S) Board took place on 27th November, taking over from the Skills and IPP Board. This move follows the results of the membership consultation that took place this summer. The delivery of the BPA 5 year strategy took another step forward as the board discussed... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/inaugural-professional-development-standards-pds-board-meeting 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/inaugural-professional-development-standards-pds-board-meeting Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Local Government Ombudsman has published a report on Councils’ use of bailiffs for debt collection. The report acknowledges how bailiffs are a vital part of council debt collection and what improvements can be made to ensure debt recovery action is reasonable, legal and proportionate. The report, entitled Taking Possession:... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/ombudsman-publishes-a-report-on-councils-use-of-bailiffs-for-debt-collection 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/ombudsman-publishes-a-report-on-councils-use-of-bailiffs-for-debt-collection Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Qualifications and development opportunities for the parking profession are evolving. As part of this, the newly formed Professional Development & Standards Board is looking at ways to raise standards across the parking profession and how best to recognise skills and achievements of those within it. City & Guilds, one of the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/qualifications-update 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/qualifications-update Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce this year’s winner of the Ernest Davies Award for Advancing Parking Knowledge is Wasiu Seriki. His winning entry was entitled An Open Market and featured in October's issue of Parking News in 2011. Read An Open Market in Parking News - October 2011 (page 12) Runners up were Helen Dolphin for... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/winner-of-the-ernest-davies-award-announced-at-the-bpa-members-dinner 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/winner-of-the-ernest-davies-award-announced-at-the-bpa-members-dinner Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The British Parking Association has today re-published its Charter for Healthcare Parking. First published in 2010, the Charter aims to strike the right balance between being fair to patients, visitors and staff ensuring facilities are managed effectively for the good of everyone. The Charter is aimed at both managers of... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-re-launch-charter-to-promote-professionalism-and-standards-in-the-healthcare-sector 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-re-launch-charter-to-promote-professionalism-and-standards-in-the-healthcare-sector Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Data retention can raise many questions and discussion so we have taken some of your queries to the Information Commissioner’s Office in order to find out the facts. In relation to ANPR, there is not set data retention period advised by the ICO or by legislation. However if you are holding data you must be able to give valid reasons... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/anpr-and-data-retention-periods 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/anpr-and-data-retention-periods Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Car park operator and AOS member, NCP, have announced plans to implement a new training scheme for frontline colleagues. The programme will build on customer service, providing its operations team the opportunity to acquire extra knowledge and skills. Product Manager at NCP, Matt Thornett explains the firm’s decision to introduce... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/ncp-introduces-new-staff-training-programme 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/ncp-introduces-new-staff-training-programme Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Easy ways for motorists to make electronic payments for parking and fuel have been promised following an historic agreement between the International Forecourt Standards Forum (IFSF) and the European Parking Association (EPA). The organisations have agreed to cooperate to simplify payments and adopting common standards for equipment... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/simple-electronic-payments-for-parking 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/simple-electronic-payments-for-parking Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Inspiring talent - getting the most from your workforce Hear about the talent strategy behind the British athletes’ success this summer.   Hear from leading experts on how nurturing your people means stronger performance now and in the future.   Hear about the psychology of business coaching, and much, much... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/free-conference-inspiring-talent-getting-the-most-from-your-workforce 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/free-conference-inspiring-talent-getting-the-most-from-your-workforce Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Parkex 2013 will take place on 16th - 18th April in Birmingham next year and the call for papers for the Parkex Seminar is open. To submit a topic for consideration please send a brief synopsis of your proposed presentation together with your name and organisation to Alison Tooze. To read about this year's Parkex, visit our... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/parkex-seminar-call-for-papers-now-open 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/parkex-seminar-call-for-papers-now-open Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The DVLA are seeking responses to a consultation on the proposal to remove the insurance checks made when an application is made to tax a vehicle. View consultation documents The BPA is seeking to respond on behalf of its members. Please complete the form here by the deadline of November 29th 2012.   http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/dvla-consultation-removing-the-insurance-check-when-taxing-a-vehicle 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/dvla-consultation-removing-the-insurance-check-when-taxing-a-vehicle Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce there is now a Welsh language version of our BPA Code of Practice for parking on private land – version 1, October 2012. Download the Welsh language version of the BPA Code of Practice for parking on private land – version 1, October 2012 (pdf) Membership to the Association is dependent on... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-publish-welsh-language-edition-of-code-of-practice 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-publish-welsh-language-edition-of-code-of-practice Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The bill makes several provisions relating to 'blue badges' for use by disabled people to park in designated areas. The bill seeks to empower local authorities to cancel a blue badge if it is reported lost or stolen and to entitle plain clothes enforcement officers to make inspections of blue badges. The Disabled Persons' Parking... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bill-makes-several-provisions-relating-to-blue-badge-use-by-disabled-people-to-park-in-designated-areas- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bill-makes-several-provisions-relating-to-blue-badge-use-by-disabled-people-to-park-in-designated-areas- Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following the recent success of previous editorial features promoting the BPA, its members & member services to the development, architectural (design), construction & civil engineering sectors, we are pleased to offer special discounted rates to BPA members. The sole intention is to promote parking as a specialist sector with... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/promote-your-services-to-the-development-architectural-construction-civil-engineering-sectors 199,198 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/promote-your-services-to-the-development-architectural-construction-civil-engineering-sectors Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT This month, we are looking to the future in Parking News. With technological developments and new practices in the construction process our car parks have improved dramatically over the years. Consumer expectations have increased too with focus on customer experience and the environmental aspects. Read Parking News – November... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/parking-news-november-issue-available-online 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/parking-news-november-issue-available-online Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The EPA welcomed a new member to the board, Michael Kesseler, at the general meeting on September 21st in Helsinki. He was elected alongside the re-elected Egil Ostvik and both will remain on the board for two years until 2014. To find out more about the outcomes of the EPA General Meeting held in Helsinki on September 21st, read... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/epa-updates-and-october-newsletter 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/epa-updates-and-october-newsletter Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Now in its seventh year, the Contactless Intelligence Spring Conference continues to deliver the latest in contactless activity, providing participants with unparalleled access to the implementers themselves: brands, retailers, transport operators and local authorities. The Conference will once again mix presentations, panel discussions... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/contactless-intelligence-spring-conference-bringing-brands-on-board 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/contactless-intelligence-spring-conference-bringing-brands-on-board Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT UK consumers are wary about the standard of vehicle repairs, according to new research commissioned by BSI. The business standards company found that almost a third (33 per cent) of vehicle owners worry about the safety of their vehicle when it is returned after bodyshop repair work. Interestingly, younger drivers are particularly... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/drivers-still-question-vehicle-repair-safety- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/drivers-still-question-vehicle-repair-safety- Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The World Café of Ideas took place on Wednesday 24th October 2012 in Birmingham at the fabulously refurbished Town Hall. It showcased the best of Town Centre Management, providing practical solutions, master classes and surgeries conducted by Town Team Special Advisors offering advice and guidance to address the economic... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/missed-the-atcms-event-view-the-presentations-here 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/missed-the-atcms-event-view-the-presentations-here Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Royal Mint have announced that some of the cupro nickel 5 pence and 10 pence coins will be withdrawn from circulation, to be replaced with new nickel plated steel 5 pence and 10 pence coins. The withdrawal of these coins will begin in January 2013 and is will last between three to five years. It is not expected that 100% of the cupro... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/royal-mint-to-withdraw-old-nickel-coins 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/royal-mint-to-withdraw-old-nickel-coins Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taking place at Dewars Centre in Perth, Scotland on the 24th October, there is still time to book a place if you would like to attend – but hurry! Book your FREE place here This year, the exhibition features a series of short seminar sessions throughout the day, giving delegates the freedom to attend the sessions of... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/scottish-group-autumn-exhibition-and-seminar-programme-announced 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/scottish-group-autumn-exhibition-and-seminar-programme-announced Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The British Parking Association has released A Consumer Guide for Parking on Private Land, alongside a parking guide with consumer organisation Which? to ensure motorists know what they need to about where to park, whether on a public road or private land . The guides supplement the information on the BPA’s website about the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/new-guides-released-to-ensure-clarity-on-parking-rules- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/new-guides-released-to-ensure-clarity-on-parking-rules- Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT There is now less than a year before the EPA Congress 2013 and the details of the social programme have now been announced. Taking place September 11th-13 2013, the Congress will be held at the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) and is hosted by the Irish Parking Association. Social programme The social programme is an integral part of... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/16th-epa-congress-social-programme-announced 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/16th-epa-congress-social-programme-announced Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Westfield Stratford City was announced as ‘Building Project of the Year’ at the 2012 Constructing Excellence Awards and is the first shopping centre in the UK to achieve both the ‘Secured by Design’ and ‘Park Mark’ awards. Hailed as one of the most ambitious retail and regeneration projects that... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/announced-as-building-project-of-the-year-at-the-2012-constructing-excellence-awards- 199,198 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/announced-as-building-project-of-the-year-at-the-2012-constructing-excellence-awards- Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT   The Disabled Motoring UK Awards ceremony, held September 27th at the Heritage Motor Centre, strives to celebrate the success of those improving the mobility of disabled people. We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Best Parking Award was one of our AOS members, District Enforcement. DMUK say the company show... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/district-enforcement-win-dmuk-best-parking-award 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/district-enforcement-win-dmuk-best-parking-award Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT What do you think about the skills of workforces and businesses in Scotland? The Scottish Council for Development and Industry is working in partnership with Skills Development Scotland to undertake a new and innovative “Skills Pulse Survey”, in order to implement the Skills Strategy for Scotland. This will establish... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/take-part-in-skills-pulse-survey-for-scotland 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/take-part-in-skills-pulse-survey-for-scotland Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The BPA has launched a Consumer Guide containing specific advice for the public regarding parking on private land, the Approved Operator Scheme (AOS) and its Code of Practice and the independent appeals service (POPLA). The guide provides an outline of the benefits of parking in a car park displaying the AOS logo and what... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-launch-consumer-guide-for-parking-on-private-land 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-launch-consumer-guide-for-parking-on-private-land Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT British Parking Association to present Lifetime Achievement Award The best parking management, innovations and designs will be recognised in the British Parking Awards 2013, which will be announced at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on Friday 8 March 2013. The British Parking Association will be presenting the Lifetime... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-to-present-at-british-parking-awards-2013 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-to-present-at-british-parking-awards-2013 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Today (October 1st) sees clamping or towing away on private land without lawful authority banned in England and Wales. At the same time, POPLA, the new independent appeals service is launched. View the POPLA website. POPLA may only consider appeals against a parking charge notice issued on or after the 1 October 2012 by a member of... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/landmark-day-for-parking-as-clamping-banned-and-new-appeals-service-launched 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/landmark-day-for-parking-as-clamping-banned-and-new-appeals-service-launched Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT With just 1 week to go until our Annual Conference in partnership with ATCM, we would like to present our headline sponsors UKPC and Metric Group. Book your delegate place here   UKPC provide parking management solutions today to meet the parking problems of tomorrow. UKPC have over 25 years of experience... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/annual-conference-spotlight-on-sponsors-ukpc-and-metric-group 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/annual-conference-spotlight-on-sponsors-ukpc-and-metric-group Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce that we have updated and republished the Parking Guide for consumers, in partnership with Which? magazine. The guide is A5 (although it will print as A4 from the PDF) and designed for motorists to keep in their glove compartment as quick reference. Again, we are looking for your help in distributing... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/2012-which-guide-to-parking-published 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/2012-which-guide-to-parking-published Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Supply, installation and maintenance of Pay on Foot equipment and infrastructure (Trenchard Street and Westend multi-storey car parks) Bristol City Council propose publishing a contract notice in November 2012 for the supply, installation and maintenance of Pay on Foot equipment and infrastructure, with a proposed... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bristol-city-council-procurement-opportunities 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bristol-city-council-procurement-opportunities Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Hillingdon Council is the only local authority in the UK to have a successful brown badge parking scheme for residents over 65, which the council is now extending to make it even better. Motorists over 65 with a brown badge are eligible to use dedicated parking spaces in council owned car parks and in some privately operated car parks in... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/brown-badges-go-on-street 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/brown-badges-go-on-street Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The deadline for this consultation has been extended allowing those who may have missed it, the opportunity to submit their views. The new deadline is 25th September 2012. You can now also submit your views online. One of the changes being brought forward by the government’s welfare system reform is regarding the Disability... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/consultation-personal-independence-payment-and-eligibility-for-a-blue-badge-complete-online 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/consultation-personal-independence-payment-and-eligibility-for-a-blue-badge-complete-online Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The BPA Annual Conference 2012 is taking place in three weeks’ time and each week we are introducing some of the speakers who will be presenting at the conference. Colin McSkeane, Ian Poole and Guy Douglas feature this week.   Colin McSkeane, Barclays Colin McSkeane joined Barclays in 1985 and during his... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/annual-conference-speaker-spotlight-on-colin-mcskeane-ian-poole-and-guy-douglas 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/annual-conference-speaker-spotlight-on-colin-mcskeane-ian-poole-and-guy-douglas Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a number of changes in the Government re-shuffle affecting both Transport and Justice Departments. Patrick McLoughlin becomes the new Secretary of State for Transport, replacing Justine Greening. Simon Burns and Stephen Hammond also join the Department with Mike Penning and Theresa... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/cabinet-reshuffle-presents-new-faces-in-transport 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/cabinet-reshuffle-presents-new-faces-in-transport Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The deadline for this consultation has been extended allowing those who may have missed it, the opportunity to submit their views. The new deadline is 21st September 2012. One of the changes being brought forward by the government’s welfare system reform is regarding the Disability Living Allowance, which in turn, will affect... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/consultation-personal-independence-payment-and-eligibility-for-a-blue-badge-deadline-extended 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/consultation-personal-independence-payment-and-eligibility-for-a-blue-badge-deadline-extended Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The September issue of Parking News finds out why new BPA President Anjna Patel is certainly no pushover. Looking to the future, the bi-monthly Skills for Success feature explores how to attract young people into the parking profession and why talent must be nurtured now. Read Parking News - September edition http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/september-parking-news-published 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/september-parking-news-published Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT    Each week in the run up to the BPA Annual Conference in partnership with ATCM we are introducing some of the speakers who are confirmed for the event. This week features John Dales, Clare Turner, and Bob White who are all speaking in master classes at the conference. For information on the full programme including... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/annual-conference-speaker-spotlight-on-john-dales-clare-turner-and-bob-white 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/annual-conference-speaker-spotlight-on-john-dales-clare-turner-and-bob-white Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 brings in wide-ranging changes to the way individuals interact with the state. This briefing outlines one of these changes, which relates to the enforcement of parking on private land (including local authority land which is neither a public highway nor a regulated car park). The act bans the clamping and... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/information-for-local-authorities-about-the-protection-of-freedoms-act 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/information-for-local-authorities-about-the-protection-of-freedoms-act Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Gulf Traffic 2012 is the ONLY dedicated event in the Middle East for the parking, road and public transport sectors. Leading manufacturers and solution providers from across the world come to meet and do business with the Middle East traffic and transportation industries. Held in Abu Dhabi at the National Exhibition Centre on 19-21... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/gulf-traffic-2012 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/gulf-traffic-2012 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The BPA Annual Conference in partnership with ATCM is now just over a month away so each week we will introduce you to some of the speakers set to make this year’s conference as engaging as ever. In this week’s spotlight is David Feehan, Hilary Paxman and Martin Blackwell. For information on the programme... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/annual-conference-speakers-announced 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/annual-conference-speakers-announced Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The BPA continues to promote awareness of parking and traffic management issues to wide range of stakeholders and sectors and we are currently working directly with the publishers of UK Construction, Construction Ireland and Building Scotland magazines on monthly editorial features relating to the parking sector. Features will focus... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/opportunity-for-bpa-members-to-promote-to-the-construction-industry 199,198 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/opportunity-for-bpa-members-to-promote-to-the-construction-industry Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT BPA members receive a 20% discount when booking delegate place for the Traffic Signs 2012 conference by the IHE (Institute of Highway Engineers). For more information visit the event listing. The conference and exhibition, entitled Traffic Signs 2012: Signposting the Future, is held in Nottingham on the 26th September.... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/20-off-for-bpa-members-at-traffic-signs-2012 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/20-off-for-bpa-members-at-traffic-signs-2012 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT In a major shake up of the private parking industry, the British Parking Association (BPA) has appointed London Councils to deliver a new, Independent Appeals Service (IAS) for motorists parking on private land. The agreement, which has been reached following years of campaigning by the parking industry and months of planning, will provide... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/new-parking-appeals-service-will-give-extra-protection-to-motorists 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/new-parking-appeals-service-will-give-extra-protection-to-motorists Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce that everyone can now enjoy our monthly magazine, Parking News, online. Previously, as with the printed version, this was only available to our members but we are pleased to confirm that as of today the electronic version of the magazine will be available to everyone via our website. The printed copy will... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/online-parking-news-available-for-all 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/online-parking-news-available-for-all Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The latest issue of the Welsh Blue Badge Reform newsletter has been issued and is available to view online: Blue Badge Reform Programme Newsletter This provides an update since the launch of the Blue Badge Improvement Service (BBIS) in April this year. To date, over 25,000 new style badges have been produced and distributed to... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Wales-Blue-Badge-reform-update 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Wales-Blue-Badge-reform-update Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The RAC Foundation has published a new report on parking, written by mathematician Dr John Bates who specialises in transport problems, and David Leibling, a PATROL Annual Parking Report Award judge and London TravelWatch member. The report entitled, ‘Spaced Out – perspectives on parking policy’, looks mainly at... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/new-research-spaced-out-perspectives-on-parking-policy 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/new-research-spaced-out-perspectives-on-parking-policy Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The EPA general meeting is now just two months away and this month's newsletter from the Association contains details and information ahead of the event. Held on the 21st September, view the newsletter to find information such as the programme, location, accommodation and social events. View EPA July 2012 newsletter (online... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Latest-EPA-newsletter 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Latest-EPA-newsletter Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Apply for a 2013 Travelling Fellowship! Are you interested in Science, Engineering and Technology? Apply for a Travelling Fellowship and you could benefit from an overseas travel experience. The Winston Churchill Memorial Fund send over 100 people each year, from all walks of life and every corner of the UK, on an overseas travel... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/are-you-interested-in-science-engineering-and-technology 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/are-you-interested-in-science-engineering-and-technology Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT We would like to invite expressions of interest to Tender to provide legal services that meet the British Parking Association’s  business objectives for the next three years. Scope of the work The successful provider will be required to provide advice, support and guidance for the Association in the following... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Invitation-to-Tender---Legal-Services 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Invitation-to-Tender---Legal-Services Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT One of the changes being brought forward by the government’s welfare system reform is regarding the Disability Living Allowance, which in turn, will affect eligibility for a Blue Badge. The DfT are therefore running a public consultaiton on the matter. The BPA is seeking to respond on behalf of our members on this particular... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Consultation---Personal-Independence-Payment-and-eligibility-for-a-Blue-Badge 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Consultation---Personal-Independence-Payment-and-eligibility-for-a-Blue-Badge Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The latest newsletter from the Scottish Business Crime Centre looks towards the summer holidays and reminds readers to look out for Safer Parking Scheme Park Mark accredited parking facilities when out and about. To find Park Mark accredited car parks, use our search facility. Read Scottish Business Crime Centre - Summer... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Scottish-Business-Crime-Centre---summer-newsletter 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Scottish-Business-Crime-Centre---summer-newsletter Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Information Commissioner's Office has published a new guide for small and medium sized businesses to provide clear, practical guidance to help make IT systems safe and secure. The guide includes a checklist, as well as more detailed advice on securing data on the move; keeping systems up to date; keeping an eye out for... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/ICO-launches-IT-security-guide-for-small-businesses 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/ICO-launches-IT-security-guide-for-small-businesses Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The July issue of Parking News has now been published, with the electronic version available online. Hard copies of the magazine are also on their way to members. This issue looks at Scotland and how attitudes and lessons could be extracted and applied to other areas of the UK. July also says farewell to Paul Necus who comes to the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Parking-News---July-edition-published 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Parking-News---July-edition-published Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The 16th EPA Congress will take place in Dublin, 11-13th September 2013. This event is hosted by the Irish Parking Association and the theme is: Parking and Urban Mobility. The 16th EPA congress is now officially open for delegate registration! Costs for attendance at the 2013 congress have been reduced and there are a range... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/16th-epa-congress 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/16th-epa-congress Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT    BPA Annual Conference 2012 in partnership with the Association of Town Centre Managers This is to inform you that the call for papers for this year’s BPA Annual Conference, which will take place at Kensington Conference and Events Centre on 27th September, is now open. The title, theme and outline topics for... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/2012-annual-conference---call-for-papers- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/2012-annual-conference---call-for-papers- Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A presentation ceremony has congratulated individuals on their completion of their Level 3 Award for Notice Processors qualification, provided by City & Guilds. Held by Ealing Council, the event helps demonstrate that development within the parking profession is supported and worthy of recognition. The BPA’s very... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/congratulations 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/congratulations Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Missed out on Parkex 2012? Fear not as you can view our virtual tour of the exhibition before it opened on 17th April earlier this year. Take virtual tour of Parkex 2012 Parkex also head the exhibition headlines, selling more exhibition space by sq/m than than in previous years. “This year was the largest... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/missed-out-on-parkex-2012 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/missed-out-on-parkex-2012 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Hand on Heart together with Defibshop, the UK’s only independent supplier of all defibrillators are delighted to announce the first UK Heart Safe Awards. The UK Heart Safe Awards, supported by the defibrillator industry, are our first awards to celebrate organisations and employers who invest in creating Heart Safe... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/uk-heart-safe-awards 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/uk-heart-safe-awards Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Each year, a number of vacancies become available and elections are held to give members the opportunity to join the BPA Council, introducing a fresh dynamic to the council and its decision making. Nominations to stand for Council have now closed and we are pleased to announce that voting is now open. The BPA Council is made up... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/bpa-council-elections-2012-13---voting-open 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/bpa-council-elections-2012-13---voting-open Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new law has been passed which changes the way websites use cookies. Websites were given one year to get their website compliant inline with the new regulations and this expired at the end of May. Have you spotted what is new on our website? When you visit the BPA website now you will notice a banner running along the bottom of the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/are-you-aware-of-the-new-cookie-law 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/are-you-aware-of-the-new-cookie-law Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The 2012 EPA general meeting will take place in Helsinki, Finland on Friday 21st September. The EPA have now published the draft agenda for the day, which can be viewed in the latest EPA newsletter. EPA Newsletter June 2012 Prior to this meeting, there is also a social programme and workshop arranged. Details of which can be... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/EPA-general-meeting-details-published 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/EPA-general-meeting-details-published Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Public Transport Users' Committee are currently looking at integrated transport issues - how well it works across Wales, and how it can be improved. They would be grateful for your help in this by sharing your views and if relevant actual experiences. The BPA is seeking to respond on behalf of our members on this particular... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/welsh-public-transport---what-are-your-views 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/welsh-public-transport---what-are-your-views Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce the June edition of our monthly publication, Parking News is now available to view online. Hard copies of the magazine will be on its way to members shortly. Parking News - June Edition This month looks at the electric car market and also the Protection of Freedoms Bill which recently received... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/June-edition-of-Parking-News 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/June-edition-of-Parking-News Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Justice (Northern Ireland) has launched a consultation on future regulation of the private security industry in Northern Ireland. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) currently regulates specified sectors of the private security industry in Northern Ireland. Following the Public Bodies Review in 2010, the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/private-security-industry-regulation-in-northern-ireland-consultation-we-are-seeking-your-views 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/private-security-industry-regulation-in-northern-ireland-consultation-we-are-seeking-your-views Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT On the 18th July we will be holding our first meeting dedicated to the shopping centre and retail parking sector. The BPA are organising a special event dedicated to the issues and concerns of car parking within shopping centres. If you are a retail parking manager or have an interest in this sector, we would like to invite you to... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Do-you-have-an-interest-in-retail-parking 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Do-you-have-an-interest-in-retail-parking Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The BPA are pleased to announce the revised publication of a Parking Practice Note (PPN) for members. PPN33 - Procurement and Management of Effective Bailiff Services is now updated and available on the website, offering guidance to achieve good practice in bailiff services. The PPN describes the bailiff process, fees and... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-produces-new-PPN-for-bailiff-services 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-produces-new-PPN-for-bailiff-services Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The DVLA is currently seeking views on proposals to increase fee income to pay for DVLA’s driving licence services. The BPA will be submitting a response on behalf of members and we therefore see your opinion and comments. To view the consultation documents click here Please respond to dave.s@britishparking.co.uk by... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Driver-Licensing-Fees-Consultation 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Driver-Licensing-Fees-Consultation Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Held in Serbia on June 4th, this event marks the 10th anniversary of the Serbian Parking Association. The objective of Parkway 2012 is development of regional cooperation between the local governments and companies that deal with traffic and parking in the country and the region. Confirmed speakers: • Boban Kovacevic... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Serbian-Parking-Association-conference---Parkway-2012 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Serbian-Parking-Association-conference---Parkway-2012 Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Transport Publics is a 3 day exhibition taking place in Paris on the 5-7th June 2012. This major Eurpoean professional exhibition offers something for everyone in the public transport and sustainable transport solutions sector. The event will showcase the most innovative products, services and policies relating to sustainable mobility... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Transport-Publics-exhibition-in-Paris 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Transport-Publics-exhibition-in-Paris Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following the recent bailiff consultation by the Ministry of Justice, the BPA have compiled a response based on the views of its members. We are pleased to confirm this response has now been published and is viewable below: View the BPA response to Ministry of Justice Bailiff Consultation For other consultation responses... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-publishes-response-to-MoJ-bailiff-consultation 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-publishes-response-to-MoJ-bailiff-consultation Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT    We are pleased to announce the BPA's Director of Operations and Technical Services, Kelvin Reynolds will be speaking at Parking and Property 2012 on 22nd May. This one day seminar is dedicated to off-street parking and  is a forum for public and private  sector car park owners and operators, developers... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPAs-Kelvin-Reynolds-presenting-at-Parking---Property-2012 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPAs-Kelvin-Reynolds-presenting-at-Parking---Property-2012 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following the success of last year’s event, the Disabled Motoring Awards UK will once again be celebrating and recognising those who are making a difference for disabled drivers, passengers and Blue Badge holders. Award Categories There are 10 award categories in total and below we have highlighted some of those most... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Disabled-Motoring-UK-Awards 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Disabled-Motoring-UK-Awards Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce the May edition of our monthly publication Parking News is available for members now. Look out for it landing on your doormat soon or if you simply can't wait, log on to the BPA website and view our online turning-pages version here. This month's edition looks back at Parkex, last month's exhibition held... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Parking-News---May-edition-out-now 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Parking-News---May-edition-out-now Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Protection of Freedoms Bill has received Royal Assent and is now officially an Act. This means that clamping and towing away on private land without lawful authority will become an offence from the 1st October 2012. The Act contains a provision to include a duty on the keeper to name the driver when a parking ticket is issued... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Protection-of-Freedoms-Bill-update---May 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Protection-of-Freedoms-Bill-update---May Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT This guidance for local authorities refers to the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Amendment) Act 2011. The traffic powers in that Act came into effect on 14 February 2012. Of particular relevance to the Torch Relay are the relaxations to the use of special event orders under section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Traffic-regulation-guidance-for-LAs-during-the-Olympic-Games 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Traffic-regulation-guidance-for-LAs-during-the-Olympic-Games Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Parkex took place last week at the Olympia in London and was a resounding success, with over 2,000 visitors. We would like to thank everyone who attended, including delegates, exhibitors, speakers and of course sponsors and event partners.    http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Success-at-Parkex 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Success-at-Parkex Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Over the next two days, we will be at Parkex, Europe’s largest dedicated parking exhibition, held at the Olympia in London. Opened by Transport Minister Norman Baker, the exhibition hall features a range of exhibitors from enforcement services to manufacturers, and don’t forget to visit the seminar theatre throughout the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Were-at-Parkex! 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Were-at-Parkex! Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Join us on the 23rd May as the British Parking Association’s Northern Ireland Group and the Irish Parking Association join forces to launch the Joint Spring Exhibition and Meeting. Held at the iconic Titanic Belfast, we are very pleased to announce the Minister for Regional Development, Danny Kennedy MLA, is supporting the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Danny-Kennedy-MLA-to-attend-joint-BPA-and-IPA-event 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Danny-Kennedy-MLA-to-attend-joint-BPA-and-IPA-event Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The BPA are very pleased to announce the publication of our new-look Parking News! The monthly members’ magazine has been revamped with a crisper and more contemporary style. Fear not - all your favourite content remains included, albeit with a fresher feel. April’s issue features a Parkex Preview, ahead of... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/New-look-Parking-News 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/New-look-Parking-News Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT This one day course aims to explain and provide context for the recent changes to traffic sign policy. Two sets of amendments to TSRGD were introduced last year which changed many areas of traffic signing. Did you you know local authorities have more flexibility in mass authorisations? These measures have resulted in the introduction... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Traffic-Signs-A-New-Direction 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Traffic-Signs-A-New-Direction Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce the BPA's CEO, Patrick Troy will be speaking at the 17th Quality Streetscapes Conference, Access and Activity. Taking place on the 26th April in London, this event promised to demonstrate how transport professionals can better understand and articulate the potential value of wider urban realm interventions... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-CEO-to-speak-at-Access-and-Activity 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-CEO-to-speak-at-Access-and-Activity Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The BPA have published a new Parking Practice Note with Asset Skills entitled PPN31 - Technology in the Parking Industry. The use of technology is increasingly widespread across the parking industry and this document examines the role technology plays in the sector, along with a number of key issues, such as; the current and future... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-publish-PPN-on-technology-in-the-parking-industry 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-publish-PPN-on-technology-in-the-parking-industry Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Finance Coordinator (Part Time 20 hours per week) £20,000* (pro rata) *depending on experience and qualifications You will be responsible for providing professional support to the Head of Finance. The position demands the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy whist still remaining supportive to the wider... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Vacancy-Finance-Coordinator 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Vacancy-Finance-Coordinator Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has announced proposals for traffic management and parking plans around all Olympic and Paralympic venues in London. The plans are designed to ensure access and parking for local residents and businesses is protected, while providing safe and efficient access to London 2012 venues. The... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Parking-plans-set-out-for-London-2012-Olympics 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Parking-plans-set-out-for-London-2012-Olympics Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Asset Skills has secured a total of £5 million in funding to support training across their footprint, including the parking sector. This sum has comprised of £2 million from the Employer Investment Fund (EIF) to raise skills, £1.1million from the Higher Apprenticeship Fund for degree level training in facilities... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Asset-Skills-secures-£5million-fund-for-training 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Asset-Skills-secures-£5million-fund-for-training Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT BPA director of technical services, Kelvin Reynolds, will be speaking at an event arranged by the Historic Towns Forum (HTF). "Retail, the high street review and the revivification of historic core" will take place on the 23rd March in London and examine the practicalities and implications behind the Mary Portas High Street Review. The... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-director-to-speak-at-HTF-event 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-director-to-speak-at-HTF-event Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are very pleased to announce and congratulate our very own Jane Hack, director of member services and company secretary at the BPA, on winning a British Parking Award for her Outstanding Contribution to the Parking Sector. Presented by comedian Alexander Armstong, the British Parking Awards 2012 took place on Friday, aiming... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPAs-Jane-Hack-wins-British-Parking-Award! 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPAs-Jane-Hack-wins-British-Parking-Award! Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Paul Necus, President of the BPA, nominated VoiceAbility as his charity for his Presidential year. Thank you for the support you have shown so far; a great deal of money has already been raised for VoiceAbility. Last weekend, Sarah Juggins, Editor of our monthly publication Parking News, ran a half marathon in aid of the charity... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Parking-News-Editor-goes-the-extra-mile-in-support-of-BPA-Presidents-Charity 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Parking-News-Editor-goes-the-extra-mile-in-support-of-BPA-Presidents-Charity Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT In March's edition of the European Parking Association's (EPA) newsletter, find out the confirmed dates of the EPA Congress in 2013, and the EPA General Meeting this September. View EPA Newsletter (pdf) The EPA general meeting will take place on the 21st September 2012 in Helsinki, Finland. The 16th EPA Congress will take... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/EPA-March-newsletter- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/EPA-March-newsletter- Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The BPA are pleased to announce a new Parking Practice Note to provide guidance on coach parking facilities. Parking Practice Notes (PPNs) are technical papers produced by parking professionals for a non-technical audience and are free to BPA members. PPN32 - Coach Parking Facilities is now available online, along with... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-produces-new-PPN-for-coach-parking-facilities 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-produces-new-PPN-for-coach-parking-facilities Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have launched a new ‘Guide to Freedom of Information’ which aims to help authorities better understand the Freedom of Information Act and how to apply it. View the Guide to Freedom on Information (link to website with pdf document) Written in plain English, the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Guide-to-Freedom-of-Information-from-the-ICO 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Guide-to-Freedom-of-Information-from-the-ICO Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the March edition of our monthly publication Parking News, we look at our growing political status, and gear up for Parkex next month. Turn to page 26 in the online version of the magazine to see what’s going on in the Parkex seminar theatres. Parking News - March 2012 http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/March-edition-of-Parking-News-available-now 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/March-edition-of-Parking-News-available-now Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Protection of Freedoms Bill, which contains a number of significant changes to the way in which parking on private land is managed, is expected to receive its 3rd Reading in the House of Lords on March 13th. From there it is anticipated to receive Royal Assent in late spring and come into force in October. The Bill will make it... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Protection-of-Freedoms-Bill-update---February 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Protection-of-Freedoms-Bill-update---February Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Last year a consultation was launched on a code of practise relating to surveillance cameras, and the BPA issued a response to this in April 2011. Read the BPA’s response. The Government have now issued a response to the consultation which we have summarised and made available here. View a summary of the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Government-respond-to-consultation-on-surveillance-cameras-within-parking 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Government-respond-to-consultation-on-surveillance-cameras-within-parking Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT What skills training do you think could be improved with £250million? A new £250million fund was unveiled this week by the Prime Minister and Asset Skills wants to hear your thoughts on how it can be used in the skills training agenda. This unique opportunity, in the form of the Employer Ownership Pilot, will allow... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Your-opportunity-to-help-shape-future-skills-training 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Your-opportunity-to-help-shape-future-skills-training Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The February edition of the Scottish Business Crime Centre newsletter has been published and is available to view online. View Scottish Business Crime Centre newsletter - February This packed edition features advice, information and updates - including congratulating Dundee College's Gardyne campus which has recently won the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Scottish-Crime-Business-newsletter---February-2012 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Scottish-Crime-Business-newsletter---February-2012 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT London Councils Transport and Environment Committee (TEC) have recently approved some minor amendments and additions to the contravention code list version 6.6. The new approved list for London, version 6.6.1, is now available but must only be used after 1st April 2012. View contravention code list verson... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Updated-contravention-code-list 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Updated-contravention-code-list Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In this month’s topical edition of Parking News, we address the recent Mary Portas Report, giving the BPA’s response to the review. The magazine also holds a first for Parking News and features a video interview with BPA President Paul Necus talking about his charity, Voiceability. Turn to page 13 to view the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Parking-News-available-online---complete-Paul-Necus-video-interview! 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Parking-News-available-online---complete-Paul-Necus-video-interview! Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT BPA elections for the below positions are now open for nominations. Regional Group Chairs x 5 (across a variety of regions) SKIPPs Board x 2 Healthcare Parking Special Interest Group Chair AOS Board x 2 For information regarding these roles and how you can put forward your nomination for a post, please visit the BPA... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-Elections---Nominations-now-open 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-Elections---Nominations-now-open Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT ARMA appoints a new CEO following the retirement of David Hewitt last year.  The Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA) welcomes Michelle Banks as the company’s new chief executive, as of the 6th February. David Hewitt held the post for 15 years and announced his retirement on 12th October... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/ARMA-appoints-new-CEO 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/ARMA-appoints-new-CEO Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Great news for van drivers as customers will be able to receive 20% off vans up to £8,000 thanks to the Plug-In Van Grant, as announced by Transport Minister Norman Baker and Business Minister Mark Prisk on the 18th January 2012. The grant for cars is continuing in the current format which is 25% off eligible vehicles up to... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Plug-In-Car-Grant-extended-to-vans 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Plug-In-Car-Grant-extended-to-vans Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Ministry of Justice have recently made an announcement regarding bailiff regulation as the government have published updated National Standards for Enforcement Agents, defining acceptable behaviour.  Please see below for the full update from the Ministry of Justice:  “Today the Government has published... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Bailiff-Rules-Tightened-in-First-Step-of-Reform 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Bailiff-Rules-Tightened-in-First-Step-of-Reform Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The BPA are please to announce the publication of our 2012 Media Pack. If you are intrested in advertising opportunities with the BPA and within our monthly magazine Parking News, then download the media pack here for more information. To make an enquiry, please contact our advertising executive Kim Saxby on kim.saxby@tenalps.com or 020... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/2012-Media-Pack-Published 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/2012-Media-Pack-Published Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Join us at the National Hall, Olympia London for Parkex 2012 Europe's largest dedicated Parking Exhibition. Organised on behalf of the BPA, Parkex will feature all the leading suppliers and the latest in parking technology, including: • Access control • On and off street parking • Parking management •... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Parkex-2012-registration-now-open- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Parkex-2012-registration-now-open- Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce that we can now offer the opportunity for advertising in our weekly BPA members' ezine. Opportunities via the website will become available shortly too. If you are interested in promoting your brand or advertising recruitment opportunities in the ezine, our monthly magazine Parking News, or on the BPA... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Advertising-opportunities-with-the-BPA 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Advertising-opportunities-with-the-BPA Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT   As of the 1st January this year, the significant stages of the Blue Badge Scheme Reform have come into effect with the launch of a newly designed Blue Badge, in a bid to crack down on fraudulent use. “Secure as a banknote” The Blue Badge Reform has seen a number of changes to improve the service and the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Blue-Badge-Scheme-revamped-to-fight-fraud-in-2012 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Blue-Badge-Scheme-revamped-to-fight-fraud-in-2012 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Salary: £22,000 You will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Executive and Directors. The position demands the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism whilst still remaining supportive to the wider business. Your duties include: Diary management... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Job-vacancy---PA-to-CEO-and-Directors 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Job-vacancy---PA-to-CEO-and-Directors Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The latest newsletter from the Welsh Government regarding the Blue Badge Scheme Reform has been published and is available to view online here. The newsletter provides updates on the implementation of the scheme, new regulations and consultations. To view the newsletter please click here (pdf) To view previous newsletter... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Welsh-Government-issue-Blue-Badge-Scheme-newsletter 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Welsh-Government-issue-Blue-Badge-Scheme-newsletter Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT ‘Doing Transport Differently’ is an invaluable resource for disabled drivers in the UK. Published by The Royal Association for Disability Rights (known as Radar), the guide is foreveryone with lived experience of disability or health conditions and provides guidance on how to access public transport. This hands-on... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Radar-publish-access-to-public-transport-guide-for-those-with-disabilities 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Radar-publish-access-to-public-transport-guide-for-those-with-disabilities Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT     (Photo: Patrick Troy) The BPA's  Chief Executive, Patrick Troy, has been announced as a guest speaker at the BPA / ITS (UK) Enforcement Interest Group joint meeting. The event's theme is "Parking Compliance Technology" and will take place on the 16th February 2012. As a special offer, both BPA... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPAs-President-and-Chief-Executive-announced-as-guest-speakers 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPAs-President-and-Chief-Executive-announced-as-guest-speakers Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The latest newsletter from the European Parking Association is available to view here. The newsletter looks ahead to the events of 2012 and beyond with the next EPA annual general meeting will take place in Helsinki, September 2012. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Latest-EPA-Newsletter- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Latest-EPA-Newsletter- Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Congratulations go to East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust – Lister Hospital Green Car Park, who won the Transport & Logistics Award sponsored by the British Parking Association. The Healthcare Business Awards recognise excellence and best practice within the NHS and were presented by TV presenter and... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Healthcare-Business-awards---winners 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Healthcare-Business-awards---winners Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT We are currently seeking quotes for event photographers for some of our BPA events next year. For an idea of the type of events we hold each year, please hover over the 'Events' tab on our website and select from the drop-down menu. If you would like to express an interest, provide a quote and obtain further information, please email... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Calling-all-event-photographers 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Calling-all-event-photographers Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce the December issue of our monthly journal, Parking News, is now available and members can view the magazine online. In the final edition of the year, read about the recent AOS Forum and the record numbers that attended the Scottish Group Autumn Exhibition and Meeting in October. Read Parking News... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/parking-news-december-issue-published 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/parking-news-december-issue-published Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT We are very pleased to announce Simon Fogg as the winner of the prestigious Ernest Davies Award, for his article “The Invisibility Cloak of Parking ”. The winner was announced at the 2011 Members Dinner last Wednesday, where BPA President Paul Necus presented Simon with his trophy and congratulations. Named... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Simon-Fogg-wins-Ernest-Davies-Award 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Simon-Fogg-wins-Ernest-Davies-Award Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The BPA works with parking professionals to create Parking Practice Notes (PPNs) which offer technical advice, in a non-technical manner, on an array of topics. We are continually refreshing, updating and producing new PPNs – the latest is on Liability for Car Park Maintenance (PPN30). These are available to BPA members on the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Seeking-technical-advice-What-would-you-like-to-see-covered-in-PPNs 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Seeking-technical-advice-What-would-you-like-to-see-covered-in-PPNs Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT As part of a drive in employer investment, Asset Skills has secured over £2 million in order to build and develop employee skills across Asset Skills’ footprint. Asset Skills are the Sector Skills council for facilities management, housing, property, planning, cleaning and parking. The UK wide organisation is licenced by... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Asset-Skills-secures-£2million-to-develop-workforce-skills 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Asset-Skills-secures-£2million-to-develop-workforce-skills Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT      Patrick Troy, CEO of the BPA, has been confirmed as a key speaker at the Future of Parking and Traffic Management taking place in London on the 8th December 2011. The timely event comes twenty years after The Road Traffic Act 1991 granted local authorities the power to take on the responsibility for enforcing... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Patrick-Troy-confirmed-as-key-speaker- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Patrick-Troy-confirmed-as-key-speaker- Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The call for papers for the Parkex 2012 Seminar theatre sessions is now open. If you would like to submit a topic for consideration please send a brief synopsis of your proposed presentation together with your name and organisation to alison.t@britishparking.co.uk. The closing date for submissions is 2nd December 2011. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Parkex-2012---Call-for-papers-is-now-open 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Parkex-2012---Call-for-papers-is-now-open Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Some changes to the Blue Badge regulations in England have been proposed to Parliament and are as follows: From 1 December 2011: amend the grounds by which a local authority may refuse to issue, or withdraw, a badge Introduce a new Blue Badge design for individual and organisational badges that are issued from 1 January... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Changes-to-the-Blue-Badge-Scheme 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Changes-to-the-Blue-Badge-Scheme Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following the success of last year, the Parking Association of Australia have announced the next Australian Parking Convention will be held in Sydney in November 2012. Once again the event will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre on 11 – 13 November 2012. The program is designed to appeal to a broad... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/13th-Australian-Parking-Convention 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/13th-Australian-Parking-Convention Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Earlier this year, in July, we opened the gates to entries for the Ernest Davies Award for Advancing Parking Knowledge 2011. We are now pleased to confirm we have been through the judging process and have shortlisted three entries which are; "Parking in Context" (by Austen Hunter), "The Invisibility Cloak of Parking" (by Simon Fogg)... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Ernest-Davies-Award---the-shortlist 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Ernest-Davies-Award---the-shortlist Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The British Parking Awards 2012 will be held on the 9th March in London next year. The annual competition, supported by the British Parking Association, is organised by Parking Review and sponsored by Equita. It rewards the best in parking management, design and service. Besides categories for new and refurbished car parks... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/British-Parking-Awards-2012---Call-for-entries 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/British-Parking-Awards-2012---Call-for-entries Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Asset Skills would like to gauge if there is sufficient employer demand for a UK Academy for Parking and would like to hear from employers. It follows a presentation by the Asset Skills Chief Operating Officer Steven Proudfoot at the BPA's Annual Conference in September on the potential benefits to the sector. The Asset... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/UK-Academy-for-Parking---what-are-your-views 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/UK-Academy-for-Parking---what-are-your-views Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce the November edition of our monthly magazine, Parking News, has been published and is available to view online via the turning pages link below. Parking News - November 2011 This month's edition looks "through the looking glass" at the parking world as qualifications are developed to help up-skill the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/parking-news-november-edition-published 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/parking-news-november-edition-published Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The latest research intelligence paper from Asset Skills has been published. The document is on the theme of Technology in Parking and examines the role technology plays in the UK parking industry and examines a number of key issues, such as; the current and future trends in parking technology, how these trends compare with parking... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Asset-Skills-intelligence-paper---Technology-in-Parking 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Asset-Skills-intelligence-paper---Technology-in-Parking Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Joint Managing Director of the Centre for Enterprise Sarah Bentley is to take over as Chief Executive of the Sector Skills Council (SSC) Asset Skills when Richard Beamish retires next year. Richard has held the role since 2004 and we wish him all the best in his retirement. Sarah Bentley will join Asset Skills, the SSC for... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Asset-Skills-appoint-New-Chief-Executive 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Asset-Skills-appoint-New-Chief-Executive Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The European Parking Association General Meeting was held in Turin on 16th September 2011. Following this we are pleased to confirm the following in regards to the EPA Board. Nick Lester from the BPA was unanimously re-elected as president of the EPA. Laurence A Bannerman (AIPARK, I) and Antoni Roig (ASESGA, ES) completed their... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/EPA-GM-2011 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/EPA-GM-2011 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Protection of Freedoms Bill had its Report or Third Reading stage, last week in the House of Commons. This is the stage where any amendments which government wish to make to the Bill can be tabled and debated. Following the session, the amendments remain the same as we reported recently, and are detailed below. As part of the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Protection-of-Freedoms-Bill-update 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Protection-of-Freedoms-Bill-update Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Department for Transport has published a policy document, “Signing the way”, following the traffic signs policy review. The review is the most signification review of traffic signs in some 40 years and aims to ensure the traffic sign system continues to be fit for purpose. "Signing the Way" outlines a policy... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Traffic-Signs-Review-update 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Traffic-Signs-Review-update Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to confirm that our Safer Parking Scheme publication, Park Mark Update, is now available to view online. To view the latest edition please click here. This newsletter provides information on the latest developments in the Safer Parking Scheme, along with recently awarded Park Mark awards. To view previous... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Park-Mark-Update---Autumn-edition-now-available-online 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Park-Mark-Update---Autumn-edition-now-available-online Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The 15th EPA Congress took place in Turin recently and considered a great success. Over 450 people attended and the 16th EPA Congress has been scheduled for 11-13 September 2013 in Dublin. In the meantime the latest EPA Newsletter can be viewed here, containing updates of the board meetings and a review of the event in Turin. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/15th-EPA-Congress 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/15th-EPA-Congress Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The call for papers for the Parkex 2012 Seminar theatre sessions is now open. If you would like to submit a topic for consideration please send a brief synopsis of your proposed presentation together with your name and organisation to alison.t@britishparking.co.uk. The closing date for submissions is 11th November 2011. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Parkex-2012---Call-for-papers 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Parkex-2012---Call-for-papers Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to confirm the event partners of the Scottish Group Autumn Exhibition and Meeting are Keltic Clothing and Liberty Services. The BPA Scottish Group Autumn Exhibition and Meeting will take place on the 25th October at Dewars Centre in Perth, organised by the BPA in conjunction with the Scottish Group Officers.... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-Scottish-Autumn-Group-Exhibition-and-Meeting 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-Scottish-Autumn-Group-Exhibition-and-Meeting Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT   The BPA are pleased to announce that Paul Kyte, Bristow & Sutor and Philip Hammer of Cambridgeshire County Council, have been appointed as Council Members of the BPA. The appointment as a Council Member is for a period of three years. The Council is the primary vehicle for representing the views of the members and is... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Paul-Kyte-newly-appointed-council-member 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Paul-Kyte-newly-appointed-council-member Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The British Parking Association will be lobbying politicians at the LibDem, Conservative, and Labour conferences this autumn. Participating as part of the Transport Hub, the BPA will be raising issues important to members of the association and central to the needs of members of the public. More information here. We are pleased to... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-event-at-the-Conservative-party-conference 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-event-at-the-Conservative-party-conference Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT An ITT for the above contract is now available. Please contact Tanya Grover at tanya.g@britishparking.co.uk for a copy of the ITT. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 19th October 2011. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Invitation-to-Tender---Sector-research-project 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Invitation-to-Tender---Sector-research-project Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT It’s the BPA Annual Conference this week, taking place at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Conference Centre and Town Hall on Thursday 29th September. The day begins at 08:45 as the doors open to welcome visitors to the Annual Conference. After the opening address, visitors are invited to browse through the exhibition... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/2011-Annual-Conference---this-Thursday 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/2011-Annual-Conference---this-Thursday Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Asset Skills have published their Annual Report for 2010/2011 and it is available to view in full here . The BPA have been working closely with Asset Skills over the last thee years and have developed a Memorandum of Understanding, covering a range of activities  including standards and qualifications development. Asset Skills... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Asset-Skills-Annual-Report-2010-2011 199,200 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Asset-Skills-Annual-Report-2010-2011 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Today marks the first event of three as the BPA fringe event takes place 1-2pm at the Jurys Inn, Broad Street, Birmingham at the Liberal Democrat party conference. The British Parking Association will be lobbying politicians at the LibDem, Conservative, and Labour conferences this autumn. Participating as part of the Transport Hub... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-at-the-party-conferences 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-at-the-party-conferences Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The BPA are pleased to be visiting Ireland and Northern Ireland this autumn in order to further develop relations within the parking sector. Patrick Troy, the current CEO of the BPA, Graham Brown, Past President and Jane Hack are visiting Ireland and Northern Ireland in October. The BPA are looking to explore ways to foster... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-visits-the-EIRE-and-Northern-Ireland 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-visits-the-EIRE-and-Northern-Ireland Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT With just over 1 week to go until the BPA Annual Conference takes place, we bring you the final installment of our spotlight features and give an insight to our event partners Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions (ICES) and Chargemaster.     Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions offers the country’s most... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---event-partners-part-2 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---event-partners-part-2 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT BCSC (British Council of Shopping Centres) are pleased to present their latest research into Addressing Crime and Disorder in Public Places. The report seeks to understand the planning and design process, and the complex issues associated with disorder and crime. There is a strong focus on retail property in this research and it hopes... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/New-research-into-crime-in-public-places 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/New-research-into-crime-in-public-places Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT In the run up to the BPA Annual Conference, each week we have provided an insight to some of the speakers presenting at the conference. Now with just 2 weeks until the events, we would like to provide a little information on our event partners of the Annual Conference.   Liberty Services supply parking enforcement... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---event-partners 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---event-partners Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The BPA will be sponsoring one of the awards given at the 2011 Disabled Motoring Awards UK this year. The award is entitled ‘Best Accessible Day Out’. Nominations for each award come from members of Disabled Motoring UK and feature a range of companies and individuals, including the Manchester United Disabled... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-sponsors-the-2011-Disabled-Motoring-Awards 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-sponsors-the-2011-Disabled-Motoring-Awards Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT There are just 3 weeks until the BPA Annual Conference and this week the speaker spotlight has a technological theme. To read more about Anne Snelson from Cobalt Telephone Technologies and Eugene Tsyrklevich of Parkopedia.com, both of whom will be presenting at the Conference, please see below.     Anne Snelson, Cobalt... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Anne-Snelson-and-Eugene-Tsyrklevich 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Anne-Snelson-and-Eugene-Tsyrklevich Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT This year the BPA is taking part in the party political conferences, the first of which is the Liberal Democrat conference in Birmingham. Members are invited to attend the BPA’s event which is free and takes place outside the secure zone (so no pass needed). This, and other fringe events, is free and open to anyone so please pass... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/The-British-Parking-Association-at-Liberal-Democrat-conference 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/The-British-Parking-Association-at-Liberal-Democrat-conference Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Next week the 15th European Parking Congress will take place in Torino, Italy. On Tuesday 13th September an opening ceremony will kick start the 3 day event organised by AIPARK, Italian Parking Association, which is the most important international parking event in Europe. Here is the scentific programme, detailing all the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/15th-EPA-Congress---1-week-to-go 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/15th-EPA-Congress---1-week-to-go Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The September edition of our monthly publication Parking News is now available. To view the magazine online please click here. This month’s edition has a running theme that parking is not a side-issue, but is present throughout the varied transport sector. Read coverage on the recent Parking Forum meeting which discussed a... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Parking-News---September-edition-available-now 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Parking-News---September-edition-available-now Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The BPA Annual Conference is now just 1 month away and featured in this week's spotlight are speakers Sylvie Glossop and Alan Wood. You can book your place safely and securley online here. If you have booked your place already, please let us know which of the masterclass sessions you are interested in here. For more information on... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Sylvie-Glossop-and-Alan-Wood 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Sylvie-Glossop-and-Alan-Wood Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Are you a car park attendant? You could win the Car Park Attendant of the Month award and receive a month’s supply of your favourite biscuits and feature in the Essential Travel Car Park Attendant Hall of Fame! This award, nominated by customers of Essentialtravel.co.uk, is designed to help reward individuals and give feedback... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Car-Park-Attendant-of-the-Month-award 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Car-Park-Attendant-of-the-Month-award Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT In just over 2 weeks’ time the opening ceremony of the 15th EPA International Parking Congress will take place, signaling the start of the 3 day event held in Torino, Italy. All information of the event is available on the EPA website here. The latest edition of the EPA newsletter has also been published and is... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/15th-EPA-Congress---latest-newsletter 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/15th-EPA-Congress---latest-newsletter Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Take the Parking News 2011 reader survey for your chance to win a bottle of champagne! Calling all BPA members - we are running a brief survey to give you the opportunity to tell us your views of Parking News. It's your magazine so let the editorial team know what you think. Please take a couple of moments to follow the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-Members-Take-the-Parking-News-Reader-Survey 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-Members-Take-the-Parking-News-Reader-Survey Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT At the BPA Annual Conference, Hannah Maiden from Keim Paints Limited and Michael Balletta of Concrete Repairs Limited, will both be highlighting the importance of car park maintenance – one from an infrastructure point of view, and one from an environmental impact stance. These two individuals are featured in this week’s Annual... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Hannah-Maiden-and-Michael-Balletta 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Hannah-Maiden-and-Michael-Balletta Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to confirm the Scottish Transport Minister, Keith Brown MSP, will be attending the BPA Scottish Group Autumn Exhibition and Meeting on 25th October 2011. Mr Brown, who was appointed Transport and Infrastructure Minister in December 2010, will be opening the exhibition in the morning and giving the opening address... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Transport-Minister-Keith-Brown-MSP-confirmed-for-Scottish-Group-Autumn-Exhibition-and-Meeting 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Transport-Minister-Keith-Brown-MSP-confirmed-for-Scottish-Group-Autumn-Exhibition-and-Meeting Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The 2011 BPA Annual Conference is now just 6 weeks away and each week are are providing an insight into some of the speakers who will be presenting on the day. This week in the speaker spotlight is Ephraim Olumewo and Neil Carnegie. To read more about the Annual Conference, including how to book your space, click... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Annual-Conference---Ephraim-Olumewo-and-Neil-Carnegie 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Annual-Conference---Ephraim-Olumewo-and-Neil-Carnegie Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Blue Badge Scheme in Wales is seeking views on a number of proposals to improve the Scheme.  The consultation document provides information about the plans for a new Blue Badge Improvement Service as well as asking for views on the proposals to determine eligibility, improve enforcement and to change the Blue Badge... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Changes-to-the-Blue-Badge-Scheme-in-Wales 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Changes-to-the-Blue-Badge-Scheme-in-Wales Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT           We would like to urge you to take part in a rolling survey that seeks to establish valuable data about your working sector. This is your opportunity to give feedback and make your voice heard via the Barometer Survey. The survey takes your responses to skills and productivity issues... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/The-Barometer-Survey-Take-part-and-contribute-to-the-development-of-your-parking-sector 199,200 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/The-Barometer-Survey-Take-part-and-contribute-to-the-development-of-your-parking-sector Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT As part of the Blue Badge Reform Programme that was announced earlier this year, Norman Baker Minister of Transport, has written to major supermarkets to encourage them to take action on the abuse of disabled parking bays at their stores. This action was in response to concerns from disability groups and the letter urged the major... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Minister-of-Transports--plea-to-supermarkets 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Minister-of-Transports--plea-to-supermarkets Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The latest edition of the Blue Badge Reform Programme newsletter has been issued and is available here . This newsletter follows the previous edition relased in Febuary and provides an update on consultations undertaken as the Department for Transport begin to implement the changes announced by Transport Minister Norman Baker in Febuary... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Latest-Blue-Badge-Reform-Programme-newsletter---August-2011- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Latest-Blue-Badge-Reform-Programme-newsletter---August-2011- Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT As featured in this month’s edition of Parking News, we recently confirmed Charles Montlake will be presenting at the Annual Conference in September. Both he and Simon Wingrove are touching on new technologies in the parking sector, and therefore are featured in this week’s speaker spotlight. Simon Wingrove... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Simon-Wingrove-and-Charles-Montlake 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Simon-Wingrove-and-Charles-Montlake Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The British Parking Association (BPA) will be lobbying politicians at the Conservative, LibDem and Labour conferences this autumn. Participating as part of the Transport Hub, the BPA will be raising issues important to members of the association and central to the needs of members of the public – as outlined in our recently... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-to-lobby-at-Party-Conferences 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-to-lobby-at-Party-Conferences Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce that the Annual Conference early bird rate has been extended for a further two weeks! You are now able to book your place at the fantastic early bird rate of £135 + vat until Friday 12th August. Book up to 2 places quickly and securely using our online booking process. Click here to find out... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-Annual-Conference---early-bird-rate-extended!- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-Annual-Conference---early-bird-rate-extended!- Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce the August 2011 edition of our monthly publication, Parking News is now available to view online. To read the latest copy please click here. This month celebrates our 300th edition and features the plans of new BPA President Paul Necus, as well as this year's must-attend event, the BPA Annual Conference. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Parking-News---300th-edition-available-now 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Parking-News---300th-edition-available-now Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The BPA Annual Conference, held at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Conference Centre on the 29th September, will feature a number of master class sessions where presentations, case studies and discussions will take place on a variety of topics relating to this year's theme of green parking. Each week we aim to provide a... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Jason-Barbour-and-Steven-Proudfoot 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Jason-Barbour-and-Steven-Proudfoot Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The BPA Annual Conference, held at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Conference Centre on the 29th September, will feature a number of master class sessions where presentations, case studies and discussions will take place on a variety of topics relating to this year's theme of green parking.  In this week's speaker... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The BPA is pleased to launch the Ernest Davies Award for 2011 and welcomes submissions for entry. This prestigious award for Advancing Parking Knowledge can be given for an article on any aspect of the parking industry. Occurring annually, the award is in honour of Ernest Davies, a founding member of the BPA who became president in 1977 until... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Ernest-Davies-Award-for-Advancing-Parking-Knowledge-2011 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Ernest-Davies-Award-for-Advancing-Parking-Knowledge-2011 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Local residents in Manchester have been working to spruce up an NCP car park with the help of Cambridge University brains Jamie Anderson. A PhD student from the university’s department of architecture, Jamie Anderson has been asking people in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, how they would improve the NCP car park on Church... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Brains-to-beauty---how-does-your-local-car-park-make-you-feel 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Brains-to-beauty---how-does-your-local-car-park-make-you-feel Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT From the 1st of August 2011 there will be significant changes enforced regarding the eligibility for the Blue Badge Scheme in Wales. As part of a wide-ranging plan to improve the scheme, eligibility is being extended to include; parents with children under 3yrs old with specific medical conditions; people with disabilities in both... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Improvements-to-Welsh-Blue-Badge-scheme-to-come-into-force 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Improvements-to-Welsh-Blue-Badge-scheme-to-come-into-force Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT    The 41st BPA Annual General Meeting was recently held on the 6th July 2011 at Westminster City Hall in London. We are pleased to confirm the minutes of this meeting have now been released and are available to view here . For more information on the event, including photos, please view the event page here. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/41st-BPA-AGM---Minutes-released 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/41st-BPA-AGM---Minutes-released Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT   We are delighted that Norman Baker MP will give the Key Note Address at this year’s BPA Annual Conference on the 29th September 2011. The Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes has been a member of parliament since 1997, and the Parliament Under Secretary for the Department for Transport since May last year. Born in Aberdeen... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Norman-Baker 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-Annual-Conference-speaker-spotlight---Norman-Baker Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The 2nd announcement for the 15th EPA Congress has been released and is available to view in full here . This features all the information needed for the three day event held in Torino, Italy, 14th - 16th September 2011 entitled Parking: The New Deal. Find details of the location, the Patrons, the Scientific Programme, the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/EPA-Congress---full-details-released 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/EPA-Congress---full-details-released Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The summer edition of the Scottish Business Crime Centre newsletter is now available. The quarterly publication contains advice, local updates and news. This edition also features a farewell from the executive director Alan Dobie who is retiring after eight years at the SBCC. To view the newsletter please click here. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Scottish-Business-Crime-Centre-Summer-Newsletter- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Scottish-Business-Crime-Centre-Summer-Newsletter- Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The latest edition of the Local Government Employment Digest, which provides figures and commentary on labour market and pay issues/trends from Local Government Group Research and Information surveys and official sources, is now available. Please click here to view. In addition to the usual features this edition... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Local-Government-Employment-Digest---latest-edition 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Local-Government-Employment-Digest---latest-edition Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The July edition of the ever-popular Parking News is now available. Click here to view your copy online. This month's instalment features a fantastic new pull-out from the Skills for Success team. This pull-out will feature in the magazine every other month and contains a column from Rocky Datoo, Head of Professional... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/July-Edition-of-Parking-News---Available-now- 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/July-Edition-of-Parking-News---Available-now- Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Department for Transport (DfT) have issued a consultation regarding an amendment to Regulation 8 of the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Exemptions for Disabled Persons) (England) Regulations 2000 – Blue Badge Concessions. To view the consultation document, please click here . This consultation seeks views on... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Consultation-regarding-Blue-Badge-Parking-Concessions---Have-your-say 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Consultation-regarding-Blue-Badge-Parking-Concessions---Have-your-say Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Government’s vision for recharging infrastructure, to support the electric vehicles revolution, has been announced recently by Transport Secretary Philip Hammond. The Department for Transport, issued this press release announcing the new publication, "Making the Connection: the Plug-In Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy". This... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Taking-Charge-Government-sets-out-vision-for-electric-vehicle-infrastructure 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Taking-Charge-Government-sets-out-vision-for-electric-vehicle-infrastructure Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Since Norman Baker’s announcement on the 14th February 2011 about reforming the Blue Badge Scheme, the Department for Transport have contracted Northgate Information Solutions to deliver the Blue Badge Improvement Service (BBIS), in partnership with Payne Security who will print and supply the new badge design.  DfT and... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Blue-Badge-Improvement-Service 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Blue-Badge-Improvement-Service Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The latest edition of Parking News is now available online. Click here to view. Read about the upcoming consultation on central London's parking by Westminster Council. This month's edition also focuses on road safety and a move towards innovative parking concepts in a digital age. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Parking-News---June-Edition-Online-Now 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Parking-News---June-Edition-Online-Now Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Get a FREE copy of the Concise UK Blue Badge Road Atlas if you are a disabled driver and a blue badge holder. The road atlas usually costs around £9.99, however thanks to The Pie Guide (Public Information Exchange), you can get it for free. The Concise UK Blue Badge Road Atlas is vital for disabled motorists to make... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Free-UK-Road-Atlas---for-blue-badge-holders 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Free-UK-Road-Atlas---for-blue-badge-holders Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Two New BPA Job Vacancies have now been posted: - Professional Development Officer Approved Operator Scheme Compliance Manager Please follow this link to find out more. Being at the forefront of change in an exciting and challenging sector, the British Parking Association works with its membership to bring high... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Two-new-BPA-Job-Vacancies 199,200 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Two-new-BPA-Job-Vacancies Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The aim of Civil Parking Policy Evaluator service is to help local authorities develop their Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) operations with a view to achieving continuous improvement. By considering the characteristics of CPE schemes, this service assesses performance and suggests potential areas for development. To read more... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/DfT-launch-Civil-Parkling-Policy-Evaluator-service 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/DfT-launch-Civil-Parkling-Policy-Evaluator-service Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following lobbying from the BPA, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury has announced a delay to the introduction of the new 5p and 10p coins from 1 April 2011 to 1 Jan 2012.  In  consultation with its members and in particular Equipment  Manufacturers who provided information about costs and scale, the BPA were able... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Treasury-postpones-introduction-of-new-5p-and-10p-coins 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Treasury-postpones-introduction-of-new-5p-and-10p-coins Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The minutes of the recent EPA General Meeting held on 24th September at Liverpool Town Hall can be found here. http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/EPA-General-Meeting-minutes-now-available 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/EPA-General-Meeting-minutes-now-available Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT From the Department for Transport Press Office: Government announces plans for new transport fund Plans for a new Local Sustainable Transport Fund have been announced today by Local Transport minister Norman Baker. It will challenge local transport authorities outside London to develop packages of measures that support... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Government-announces-plans-for-new-transport-fund 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Government-announces-plans-for-new-transport-fund Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT This year’s Facilities Show, which took place between May 11th -13th at Birmingham’s NEC, welcomed the first ever Parking Zone hosted by the British Parking Association’s (BPA) Approved Operator Scheme (AOS) and featuring a number of AOS members from across the broad spectrum of private car park management. The AOS has... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Approved-Operator-Scheme-in-The-Zone-at-Facilities-Show 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Approved-Operator-Scheme-in-The-Zone-at-Facilities-Show Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The BPA are pleased to announce the publication of their Annual Reports and Accounts for 2009/10 To download click here To view and download the Minutes of the 39th BPA AGM click here http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-Annual-Report-2009-2010-published 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-Annual-Report-2009-2010-published Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The British Parking Association welcomes the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Level of Penalty Charge Notice. It has undertaken a consultation with all of its members and you can read the full response if you click here http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-responds-to-Scottish-Governments-consultation-of-variation-of-penalty-charges 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-responds-to-Scottish-Governments-consultation-of-variation-of-penalty-charges Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dear Sir Watchdog, May 6, 2010: The management of private parking areas I am writing to express my concern about the way this feature was presented in your programme. The BPA fully understands why Watchdog seeks to address the issue of managing parking by unscrupulous operators on private land; we too are very concerned about... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-responds-to-Watchdog-feature 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-responds-to-Watchdog-feature Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT In response to the recently published findings of a Which? report on the best and worst NHS hospital car parks in England, the British Parking Association (BPA) today announces its continued support for reasonable and proportionate enforcement, as well as the need for car park charges to remain in place. In March 2010, the BPA... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/BPA-responds-to-Which-report-on-hospital-parking 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/BPA-responds-to-Which-report-on-hospital-parking Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT After the success of the 2 Masterclass sessions at this year's BPA Annual Conference, 2 new Special Interest Groups were launched for the Higher Ediucation and Hospital sectors. The inaugural meetings for both of these were held in November. To view presentations made at the Higher Education SIG, click here To view... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/NEW-SPECIAL-INTEREST-GROUPS-LAUNCHED-FOR-HIGHER-EDUCATION-AND-HOSPITALS 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/NEW-SPECIAL-INTEREST-GROUPS-LAUNCHED-FOR-HIGHER-EDUCATION-AND-HOSPITALS Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT In a year from now there will be the opening ceremony of the 15th EPA Congress in Torino, Italy. The European Parking Association awarded the organisation of the event to AIPARK, the Italian Parking Association, after a competition that saw the Italian and French National Associations as finalists. The theme of the congress is... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/15TH-EUROPEAN-PARKING-ASSOCIATION-CONGRESS-14TH---16TH-SEPTEMBER-2011 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/15TH-EUROPEAN-PARKING-ASSOCIATION-CONGRESS-14TH---16TH-SEPTEMBER-2011 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The British Parking Association (BPA), backed by the NHS Confederation and the Healthcare Facilities Consortium have launched a Charter for Hospital Parking The Charter is designed to help and encourage NHS Trusts to provide parking management systems that are fair for all. The issue of parking management at hospitals is a hot topic... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/CHARTER-FOR-HOSPITAL-PARKING-LAUNCHED-TO-ENSURE-BETTER-STANDARDS 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/CHARTER-FOR-HOSPITAL-PARKING-LAUNCHED-TO-ENSURE-BETTER-STANDARDS Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Invitation to Tender is for any suitably experienced exhibition contractors who can co-ordinate and organise all aspects of an annual exhibition and gala dinner. The Parkex exhibition is the BPA’s flagship event and attracts approximately 2000 attendees. As the largest gathering of parking professionals throughout Europe the... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Tender-opportunity---delivery-of-Parkex-exhibition-BPA 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Tender-opportunity---delivery-of-Parkex-exhibition-BPA Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Graham Brown is the new BPA President and was officially inaugurated at a reception held at the House of Commons last Friday 23rd July. Graham has been involved in the Parking industry for more than 20 years and has served as a Council member since first being elected in 2004. Graham’s nominated charity for 2010/11 is Demelza... http://www.britishparking.co.uk/News/Graham-Brown-becomes-new-BPA-President 199 http://www.britishparking.co.uk:80/News/Graham-Brown-becomes-new-BPA-President Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT