Parking and Transport Wales Conference 2023 Ready for action The Parking and Transport Wales Conference returns next month after a three-year break. Louise Parfitt finds out what is in store his event is such an important one in the BPA calendar, but even more so this year because it is the first face-to-face Parking and Transport Wales Conference since the pandemic, explains Michelle Boshoff-Turner, BPA communications and marketing manager. The 2020 Welsh conference was cancelled because it was due to be held just as the first national Covid lockdown was announced, and we were all so disappointed. However, were back, and its set to be a great event. Planning is in full swing for the conference, which takes place in Swansea on 18 October. There will be much to discuss, with plenty going on in the sector in general, including T Need to know When: 18 October, 9am-5pm Where: Brangwyn Hall, Swansea SA1 4PE Who: Experts and peers from across the sector and beyond, sharing knowledge and best practice How: For more information and to book your place, visit britishparking. co.uk/Parking-and-Transport-WalesConference some big policy changes for Wales with the 20mph limit for residential roads coming into effect this month and new pavement parking enforcement legislation expected soon. Up for discussion One of the big topics of the day will be enforcement, with a session led by Richard Mallon, BPA Parking and Transport Wales group secretary, Russell Hamblin-Boone, CEO of CIVEA (the Civil Enforcement Association), and Chris Nichols, CEO of the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB). The session will include an introduction to the ECB and its importance for the parking enforcement sector. There will also be a session on persistent evaders, led by Alan Wood, of the National Persistent Evader Database, and further discussion of enforcement issues. Another focus will be on mobility hubs. APCOA will be talking about the launch, earlier this year, of its mobility hub in Carmarthen. It will be joined by Compleo, which was also part of the project, to share learnings from opening the first Welsh mobility hub. The third main topic will be electric vehicle charging and infrastructure. There will also be time dedicated to the Private Parking Code of Practice, as well as the recent implementation of the 20mph limit on residential roads in Wales, to share best practice and any issues encountered to date. Talking points There will be further chances for sharing best practice and innovation at the exhibition, and plenty of opportunities for networking, with a lunch courtesy of Andrew James Enforcement and a drinks reception at the end of the day, courtesy of Excel Civil Enforcement. There will also be a keynote speaker, who will wrap up the conference with Peter Lowe, chair of Parking and Transport Wales. We are busy finalising the agenda, including confirming speakers, says Boshoff-Turner. We are so looking forward to the return of this conference and to seeing you there. Platinum sponsor: Gold sponsor: 27 PN Sept 2023 pp26-27 Welsh Conference .indd 27 24/08/2023 11:05