Park Mark Plus awarded to London Borough of Bromley

The London Borough of Bromley has once again demonstrated the highest standards across its parking operations.

The Civic Centre Car Park managed by London Borough of Bromley has achieved the prestigious Park Mark Plus award. This is a fantastic achievement recognising that its parking facilities have measures in place that actively deter crime and the fear of crime in car parks.

Building on the well-regarded Safer Parking Scheme’s Park Mark award, Park Mark Plus recognises only the highest quality car parks. Park Mark is the accredited logo of the Safer Parking Scheme, which 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.

The award of Park Mark Plus demonstrates that a facility provides police-approved accredited parking and has reached the standards of Park Access and a range of environmental, structural, operational and customer service criteria.

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%.

Gerry Broomfield, Car Park, Facilities & Assets Manager said: "London Borough of Bromley have worked closely over the years with the British Parking Association and the Metropolitan police service in Bromley to Achieve the high standards that are required for the Bromley Civic Centre car park to achieve the Safer Parking Scheme Park Mark Plus award. I am very proud that the team's hard work has been recognised and we have earned such a prestigious award."

Ian Wilson, BPA Southeast Area Manager said: "I couldn’t be happier that Gerry and his team at London Borough of Bromley have achieved the Park Mark Plus award, demonstrating their hard work and commitment to provide a safe environment for users. They have always been huge supporters of the Park Mark Scheme and getting their first Park Mark Plus award is a fantastic achievement."

For more information visit britishparking.co.uk/schemes
To find Park Mark® awarded car parks visit parkmark.co.uk

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• Gerry Broomfield, Car Park, Facilities & Assets Manager, London Borough of Bromley
• Ian Wilson, BPA Southeast Area Manager