Upfront Chair of Parking Scotland Lorna Hogg looks forward to the much-anticipated Expo and urges members to get involved Growing together It seems a whole era has passed since I stood at professional sector, amplify our leading voice, the last face-to-face Parking Scotland Expo, in shape the future and set standards, and September 2019, as its newly elected chair. add value to membership. Obviously, this is What a lot has happened and changed since a high-level strategic plan, but I would urge then: personally; within the parking sector; and members to consider how they can support it, in Scotland, the UK and across the world. or contribute ideas on how we can make the Im delighted that a strategic plan become number of other BPA a reality. We want to grow an Council members, During the next 12 inclusive and professional and our President, months, we can expect sector, amplify our leading are planning to to see more changes attend the Parking with regards to parking voice, shape the future Scotland Expo to help in Scotland. Pavement and set standards, and showcase all the good parking prohibitions add value to membership work that the Board, continue to be on Council and the service the agenda, and it is boards undertake. envisaged that the Exemption Order Procedure The BPA Board and Council have recently regulations will be laid in the Scottish Parliament approved a strategic plan to go out to in late September and, if approved, be in place consultation with the membership. Please do by early December. This will then allow local engage with this consultation your views, as authorities to create exemptions ahead of the members, are valued. Pavement Parking Prohibitions going live, which At the heart of the strategic plan is a new is now estimated to be between late 2023 and vision of a diverse and inclusive membership early 2024. community that delivers a parking and travel I look forward to welcoming you to this experience that exceeds the expectations of months Parking Scotland Expo and continuing all. Alongside the new vision, a revised core the discussions to ensure parking across the purpose has been developed. This will ensure UK helps deliver the inclusive and environmental that the BPA continues to provide a leading goals that have been set. membership community that supports parking and traffic management professionals who deliver the highest-quality services, benefiting Parking officer, Aberdeenshire Council and motorists, society, and the environment. chair of Parking Scotland We want to grow an inclusive and info@britishparking.co.uk Lorna Hogg 3 PN Sept 2022 pp02-03 Upfront.indd 3 22/08/2022 09:05