2023 in brief Year in review A look at some of the key points and achievements in the parking world during the past 12 months Commercial companies RingGo unveiled a new brand identity in May, changing from green to pink and purple. Our new pink and purple colourways will certainly ensure we stand out from the crowd, said Peter ODriscoll, managing director. The National Persistent Evader Database launched in May. Unity 5 announced a new brand identity in June. CEO Dave Herbert said: Our new brands are much more representative of a philosophy that aims to make complex business processes simple. DCBL/DCB Legal continued to be at forefront for change. MD Darren Connor said: Our continued investment in letter-driven debt resolution and litigation has led to several new exclusive partnerships with operators looking for a compliant debt resolution provider. BPA events The BPA held 26 member events in 2023, including: AOS Conference BPA Live! Parkex Parking Scotland Expo Northern Ireland Group Parking and Transport Wales Conference Members Dinner Women in Parking (X3 events) ents rk rs From left: BPA area manager Matt Robinson, and Sean Mitchell and Jeff Bayliss from South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, which was awarded Park Mark Plus in the spring The BPA area managers awarded 154 new Park Mark, 19 new Park Mark Plus, and seven new Park Mark Freight accreditations in 2023. The BPA Frontline Officer Welfare group was formed in January. The BPA published its Equalities, Diversity and Inclusivity Research Report 2023 in May. BPA Advance and BPA Park Access both launched in June. Stuart Harrison became the 50th President of the BPA in July. The new BPA EV Connect groups first meeting was held in October. BPA Veterans in Parking celebrated its first anniversary in November. BPA President Stuart Harrison at the BPA Presidents Reception at the House of Lords in July 16 PN Dec 2023 pp16-17 Year in Review.indd 16 30/11/2023 11:36