Park Mark Plus recognises only the highest quality car parks 

The car parking facilities at St. George`s shopping centre located in the town centre district of Harrow in north-west London have achieved the prestigious Park Mark Plus award. This is a great achievement recognising that the car park has measures that actively deter crime and the fear of crime.

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.

Car parks with a Park Mark® can use signage featuring the distinctive Park Mark® tick so 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%.

Robin Bennett, Operations Manager at St George`s shopping centre said: ” St.George’s, Harrow, is proud to have been awarded the Park Mark Plus Award. Being part of this prestigious initiative is both good for the centre and all of our valued customers. The values shared between ourselves and the BPA reflect our desires to promote a safe, accessible and environmentally sustainable environment.

Antony Powell, BPA Area Manager said: “The award of the Park Mark Plus accreditation at St.George`s shopping centre in Harrow town centre is thoroughly deserved. The parking facilities are excellent. Very well done to all the members of staff at St. George`s who are involved in the good management and operation of the facilities. This award demonstrates the commitment of the centre management team to the principles of the Park Mark Plus initiative”.

For more information visit https://www.britishparking.co.uk/Schemes

To find Park Mark awarded car parks visit www.parkmark.co.uk

 Photo left to right:

• Robin Bennett (IOSH) – Operations Manager
• Antony Powell – BPA Area Manager 

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