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BPA news Dates for your diary The final BPA regional group meeting of spring 2023 is the Southern Regional meeting, which takes place virtually on 3 May at 2pm. See britishparking.co.uk/Events Upcoming BPA interest group meetings include: Healthcare Interest Group: 3 May (virtual) TTF Smarter Parking Group: 5 May (virtual) Higher Education Interest Group: 8 May (in-person at the University of Nottingham) Parking Structures Interest Group: 9 May (virtual) Parking Technology Interest Group: 19 May (virtual) Northern Ireland Group meeting: 22 June (in-person) Healthcare Interest Group: 26 June (virtual) For more information, see britishparking.co.uk/Events Remember, Parkex returns on 6-8 June at the NEC Birmingham, in a combined event with Traffex. Turn to pages 18-22 for an insight into the Parkex Hub programme, details of the popular Innovation Trail, and a brand new EV theatre that will be hosted by the BPA on day two of the event. To register, or to book your stand, please visit parkex.net Inclusive travel The BPAs Women in Parking network held a webinar looking at gender and active travel at the end of March. The panel held a great discussion on the importance of ensuring inclusivity and safety by design when thinking about active and sustainable travel including destination parking for electric vehicles. Watch again at bit.ly/PNMay23WiP For more on this topic, turn to pages 14-16 From left: Jackie Godfrey-Hunt, designing out crime officer; Matt Robinson, BPA area manager; Peter Whatley, Malvern Hills District Council 14 car parks achieve Park Mark status Malvern Hills District Council is celebrating 14 of its car parks gaining the Park Mark award. Councillor Peter Whatley, portfolio holder for resources at the council, said: We are delighted to have been awarded Park Mark. It is testament to our civil enforcement officers, and property and cleansing teams, who work hard to ensure standards are maintained. The award is well-deserved recognition of our ongoing commitment to keeping people safe. Matt Robinson, BPA area manager, said: I am thrilled that Malvern Hills District Council has achieved the Park Mark award for these 14 car parks, demonstrating its hard work and commitment to providing a safe environment for users. Jackie Godfrey-Hunt, designing out crime officer, added: This scheme is a fine example of partnership that will reduce the fear of crime for all users. Meanwhile, EF International Parking Services, which operates car parks at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, has received AOS accreditation. The companys Darren Gardiner said: As newcomers to the parking world, EF International Parking Services is very proud to have been recognised by the BPA on two occasions within our first year of trading, first by winning the BPAs Parking Futures Award 2022 and now receiving official BPA AOS accreditation. It is important to know we are recognised by such an important governing body. We look forward to building an ever stronger partnership. BPA area manager Warren Bradshaw said: It has been a great pleasure for me to have worked with Darren and his team on this journey towards achieving the BPA AOS accreditation. Well done and well deserved. You can read more about the work of the BPA area managers on pages 38-39. 44 PN May 2023 pp44-45 BPA news.indd 44 25/04/2023 11:35