BPA news BPA celebrates The BPA People in Parking Awards are back for the third year running. They celebrate work that often goes on behind the scenes. Categories include Team Leader, Colleague, and Outstanding Contribution, and the winners will be announced at a virtual ceremony on 26 January. Entries must be in by 23 November. Go to britishparking.co.uk/ People-in-Parking-Awards The Ernest Davies Award deadline has been extended to 23 November. To enter, you must produce a parking-related written article or blog, or a podcast or video authored by you or your colleagues. The winner will be announced at the virtual awards ceremony on 26 January. See britishparking.co.uk/ErnestDavies-Award for more information. Traffic Signs Conference The Institute of Highway Engineers annual Traffic Signs Conference and Exhibition takes place on 16 November at the Kia Oval in London. The programme will cover summary responses to the TSRGD Policy Implementation Review, signing aspects for the revision of Manual for Streets, and moving traffic enforcement. For more information, see theihe.org/events/traffic-signs-2022 Moving traffic: BPA groups There are now two groups for BPA members implementing or considering applying for moving traffic enforcement (MTE) powers. The 12 councils in the first tranche to apply for designation orders under Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act continue to meet as their schemes go live. Local authorities applying for powers in the second tranche of designation orders also now have regular group meetings. The application deadline for tranche 2 has been extended to 13 January 2023. To find out more and to join a group, email alison.t@britishparking.co.uk To hear from local authorities that have adopted the powers, see Octobers Parking News: bit.ly/PNNov22PP The BPA also has a MTE Hub for local authority members to access resources. See britishparking.co.uk/ Moving-Traffic-Enforcement Park Mark extended Park Mark Freight is a new and comprehensive assessment managed by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives and the BPA that seeks to enhance the highest quality of todays lorry parks and facilities in services and operations. Park Mark Freight builds upon the Safer Parking Schemes Park Mark Award by introducing essential criteria. Facilities awarded the Park Mark Freight award are subject to an annual assessment to ensure the high standards required by the award are maintained. To be granted Park Mark Freight, a parking facility must demonstrate a wide range of responsibilities, which includes low crime, measures in place to enhance the safety of people and vehicles, good management and operations, and exemplary customer service. Sara Fisher, BPA head of operations and business development, said: There is an increased expectation for efficient, well-managed and high-quality lorry parks and truck stop facilities to combat vehicle and cargo crime. We are delighted to launch Park Mark Freight with Police Crime Prevention Initiatives and look forward to awarding the Park Mark to facilities that can demonstrate the highest standards across their operations. For more information, visit britishparking.co.uk/park-mark-freight The BPA has relaunched its Park Mark car park finder website, which helps drivers locate their nearest Park Mark car park wherever they are in the UK. With a smart new interface and more information, the site is easy to use and offers more exposure for Park Mark car parks. See parkmark.co.uk/car-park-finder To find out more about Park Mark and the Safer Parking Scheme, go to bit.ly/PNNov22PM Veterans in Parking The BPA has launched a new community for members to support the high number of military veterans working in the parking sector. Veterans in Parking is a group where connections can be made and support offered to those with a military connection. BPA President Jade Neville said: There is something to be said about the power of connecting people and, as promised in my presidential speech in July, we are creating opportunities to better connect our community. I am delighted that we have created the UK Veterans in Parking community, which will be a social space for veterans, reservists, their spouses and military family members working within the parking sector to network and share experiences. Once up and running, the intention is to also use this group to promote job opportunities and careers to those leaving, or who have left, the military and increase awareness of the parking sector within these communities. To find out more and to join the group, contact michelle.b@britishparking.co.uk 42 PN Nov 2022 pp42-43 BPA news.indd 42 27/10/2022 14:02