Four Park Mark® awards for Q-Park in London

Q-Park Ltd have once again demonstrated the highest standards across their parking operations.

Following recent assessments by the BPA and the Metropolitan Police, four car parks managed by Q-Park Ltd located in Knightsbridge, Pimlico, Queensway and Park Lane in central London have once again achieved the prestigious Park Mark® accreditation. This is an impressive achievement and recognises that these parking facilities have measures in place that actively deter crime and the fear of crime.

Park Mark® is the accredited logo of the Safer Parking Scheme. It is given to parking facilities that have achieved the requirements of a risk assessment conducted by the Police and the British Parking Association. Their assessments include management and maintenance of the facility, checking that there are appropriate levels of surveillance, lighting, signage, and cleanliness. All these are known to reduce the opportunity for crime and thus create a safer environment for the motorist and their vehicle.

Car parks with a Park Mark® can use signage featuring the distinctive Park Mark® tick so that drivers know exactly where to go for safe parking. Facilities that have received this award have seen a drop-in vehicle-related crime of over 80%.

Shahed Chowdhury, Q-Park Business Manager, London said: "I am delighted that the Q-Park car parks in Park Lane, Pimlico, Queensway and Knightsbridge have achieved the Park Mark® standard which is only awarded to car parks that can demonstrate the highest quality in parking by meeting strict criteria. Q-Park has worked closely over the years with the BPA and the Met. Police to maintain the high standards that are required for all Q-Park car parks to achieve the Safer Parking Scheme Park Mark® awards. This is a significant endorsement of ongoing investment to upgrade and improve our parking facilities. Our customers can be assured that Q-Park continually strives to provide safe and accessible parking."

Julie Harty, Police Constable Designing Out Crime Officer, Metropolitan Police said "Congratulations to the team at Q-Park who have been awarded the Park Mark accreditation for four of their Westminster sites. This shows the commitment they have in creating safe and secure car parks for all visitors and vehicles. They have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police Design Out Crime officers to implement various crime prevention tactics. This has driven down the number of crimes reported. We look forward to working with the team in the future."

Antony Powell, BPA Area Manager said: "The recent Park Mark accreditations at the Q-Park Park Lane, Queensway, Pimlico and Knightsbridge car parks in Westminster is thoroughly deserved. The parking facilities are excellent. Very well done to all members of the Q-Park team in central London who are involved in the good management and operation of these four facilities. The awards demonstrate Q-Park's commitment to the principles of the Park Mark award initiative”.

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