Editors comment Crisis management Despite the economic storm clouds, Louise Parfitt focuses on the positives The demands are many: greener, cleaner, smarter, fairer, faster and, in some cases, leaner. There are many other adjectives to describe the aims of parking managers, parking providers, tech companies, enforcement agents, civil enforcement officers, and pretty much anyone working in the profession right now. All are laudable goals: who doesnt want a world in which parking is a seamless and smooth experience, where complaints are dealt with swiftly and justly, and all in a sustainable way to reduce our collective footprint on this Earth? But battling as we are with a cost-of-living crisis and rocketing inflation, it can be difficult to see the way ahead. In our lead feature (pages 16-19), Sarah Juggins investigates the impact of rising costs on the sector and asks where we go from here. One likely thing this year is implementation of the Private Parking Code of Practice (see page 25). The AOS Conference (page 26) will help members prepare, while BPA Lawline offers insight into legislation changes likely to affect the sector this year (pages 22-23). Theres also celebrations of achievements in this issue, with Oxfordshires 20th EV charging hub now live (pages 20-21); CEOs receiving training for the Ask for Angela campaign to ensure peoples safety (page 13); and the announcement of the BPA People in Parking and Ernest Davies award winners (pages 42-43). We also find out more from the Veterans in Parking community (pages 32-33) and our regional groups (pages 34-35) all here to support you. Wed love to include your stories, so do get in touch: louise.parfitt@cpl.co.uk 7