NIGHTMARE parking problems
January 20, 2009
NIGHTMARE parking problems could come to an end as plans are put forward to build a commuter car park.
People living in Theydon Bois have not been able to park outside their own front door because of restrictions introduced to prevent commuters leaving cars in the area.
And commuters have been forced to drive into work rather than use the tube because there is nowhere to park their cars.
But a man from Epping could solve all of their problems with his plans to construct up to 280 spaces next to Theydon Bois tube station.
George Dilloway owns the former Old Forester Club land off Abridge road and decided the area would be ideal for a car park.
He said: “The council haven’t provided any options for car parking in the area and at the moment about 60 people are already dumping their cars there illegally everyday because there is nowhere else for them to go with all the double yellow lines. It’s a major problem.”
Mr Dilloway is hoping that Transport for London will agree to open up the entrance to the tube station to make the car park even more accessible for commuters.
He added: “If they expanded the entrance it could be on the same side of the road as the car park.
“It would also help ease the commuter problem in other areas like Epping where parking is also a nightmare. If you’re not there by 6.30am there’s no spaces left.”
The plans were welcomed by residents.
Clive Cooper from Theydon Park Road is unable to park his car outside his home because of yellow line restrictions introduced to stop commuter parking.
He said: “The restrictions prevent us from parking on our road between 10am and 11am. But that means I can’t leave my car there during the day because I can’t very well come home and move it during that time.
“If the car park solves the problem and means that these restrictions can be lifted then it’s a good thing.
“I can’t get the train to work at the moment and have to take the car, it’s nonsense. It’s affecting everyone and has caused so much disruption. Something definitely needs to be done.”
Alison Harvey from Cloverly Road in Ongar used to park in Theydon Bois before the restrictions were put in place.
But she was forced to use a friend’s driveway in Epping to get to work when the yellow lines were introduced.
She said: “I’m on maternity leave now but before I left I couldn’t find anywhere to park and had to use my friend’s drive. I didn’t want to do that forever and I was looking into somewhere else to park when I go back to work.
“It will be great if they do make a car park and will certainly put my mind at rest.”
But not everyone welcomed the plans.
A spokeswoman from Theydon Bois Action Group (TBAG) said: “The business plan for the car park is unsustainable, the car park would be of no benefit to local people, it is too far from the station and it will cause traffic problems on a dangerous stretch of the Abridge Road.
“It will not alleviate parking problems in the village as commuters will continue to park for free on our roads.
“It would have to be lit and the access road stretching uphill will cause a significant loss of openness on the Green Belt.”
People have until January 20 to submit an opinion on the car park application.
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Airport Wins Safe Parking Award
January 18, 2009
MANCHESTER AIRPORT WINS SAFE PARKING AWARD
Manchester Airport (MA) has won a “Park Mark” Award from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) for improving the safety and facilities in its public car parking areas.
The improvements made have led to a 79 per cent reduction in vehicle crime across the airport site over the last three years.
The prestigious Park Mark Awards are only awarded to companies that have put in comprehensive measures to deter criminal activity within parking facilities.
Manchester Airport – which has space on site for 14,000 cars in its seven public car parks – has won the award following a programme of works designed to improve the safety of its facilities.
Over £250,000 has been invested in the works that include the installation of additional fencing, lighting and CCTV in hotspot areas.
John Spooner, managing director of Manchester Airport, said: “We want to provide safe and secure facilities for our customers and we’re delighted that the improvements we’ve made to our car parks have been officially recognised by this award. We will continue to work with the police to ensure that vehicle crime continues to drop across the airport site.”
Ken  Upham, Greater Manchester Police’s Crime Reduction Advisor,
Manchester Airport police station said: “This award represents over
three years of partnership work between GMP and Manchester Airport to tackle vehicle crime.
“The airport have willingly taken aboard our advice and have invested
substantial funds into reducing crime on the airport car parks. As the
figures show, their efforts have paid off with a significant drop in
vehicle crime.”
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Thomas, Greater Manchester Police said:
“This award goes to show that selecting and implementing the correct
security measures can help in the reduction of crime.
“We have worked closely with our associates at Manchester Airport and our
knowledge, together with their investment, has ensured a significant
decrease in crime and created a safer place for the public to park their
cars when visiting the complex.”
ACC Steve Thomas presented the award to Manchester Airport at a ceremony on Friday 8 July.
Source:Â Â Â Â Â Â http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk
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Car Parking in Dublin City
January 1, 2009
Parking in Dublin can be a bit of a nightmare, but with this guide you’ll know where exactly to park your car so that it’s safe and secure and above all, legally parked.
Dublin city is small and compact so at rush hour it tends to get congested. It’s easy to walk around from attraction to attraction so be sure to park-up the car as soon as you arrive, as there really is no need to drive around this city centre to sight see.
Tow-away and clamping are in operation for those who park in a loading bay, pedestrian area, on double yellow lines, on a disabled parking space, on a bus lane or cycle track, so car parks are really the best option.
Dublin city has over 20 car parks, which are very well placed whether here for shopping or sightseeing.
Here are some of the main car parks in the city centre.
· Abbey Street car park
The Abbey Street car park is located on Lower Abbey Street, just off O’Connell Street (Dublin’s main street) in the city centre. This is a very central location for visiting attractions like Trinity College, Temple Bar, the GPO and also for shopping on O’Connell Street and Henry Street.
· Parnell Centre car park
This car park is located just off Parnell Street. Parnell Street can be found just off the top of O’Connell Street (opposite end to O’Connell Bridge).
This car park is handy if you want to be close to the Gate Theatre, the Ambassador Theatre, the Dublin Writers Museum or the James Joyce Museum. This car park is also within walking distance of Croke Park stadium.
To get to this car park just take a right after the Virgin Cinema on Parnell Street and take another right on a small street called ‘Loftus Lane’ and you’ll see the car park.
· Drury Street car park
This car park is located on Drury Street and is best approached from Stephens Street Lower. It has about 480 spaces and is very convenient to Grafton Street, St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, the Powerscourt Shopping Centre and the Gaiety Theatre.
· IFSC car park
This car park is located in the Irish Financial Services Centre, which is the city’s core business and financial district. It can be found in the docklands area about a 10-minute walk east of O’Connell Bridge. The car park has about 360 spaces and is ideal for attending events in the IFSC or for visiting attractions along the Dublin docklands like the Viking Splash Tour, the Famine Memorial, the Custom House or the Point Depot.
· Christchurch car park
The Christchurch car park has about 212 spaces and can be accessed from Lord Edward Street in the Christchurch area.
This car park is ideal if you want to park-up and stroll around one of the oldest parts of Dublin and explore attractions like Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, the City Hall, St. Audoen’s Gate and it’s also not that far from Temple Bar.
· Temple Bar car park
Also known as the Fleet Street car park this car park can be found right in the heart of the city centre, just off Westmoreland Street. It’s convenient to Temple Bar, Grafton Street, Trinity College and O’Connell Street so it’s a popular place to park.
This car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
· Jervis Street car park
This car park has up to 750 spaces and is adjoining the Jervis Shopping Centre – one of the biggest and best shopping centres in Dublin. It is accessed from Jervis Street. This car park is ideally located for shopping as it’s also very convenient to Henry Street, which is one of Dublin’s pedestrianised shopping streets.
· Stephens Green Shopping Centre car park
Stephen’s Green has one of the largest car parks in the city centre with up to 700 spaces. It can be accessed from Mercer Street and is open 24 hours a day.
This car park is ideally located for shopping as it’s located next to the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre just off Grafton Street, so you won’t have too far to go with those shopping bags!
Mairead Foley writes for the Ireland travel and accommodation website http://www.GoIreland.com
Visit GoIreland for all you need to know before visiting Dublin, like what to see and where to go. View B&Bs, guesthouses and self catering in Dublin as well as Dublin hotels.
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Car Parking in Dublin City
January 1, 2009
Parking in Dublin can be a bit of a nightmare, but with this guide you’ll know where exactly to park your car so that it’s safe and secure and above all, legally parked.
Dublin city is small and compact so at rush hour it tends to get congested. It’s easy to walk around from attraction to attraction so be sure to park-up the car as soon as you arrive, as there really is no need to drive around this city centre to sight see.
Tow-away and clamping are in operation for those who park in a loading bay, pedestrian area, on double yellow lines, on a disabled parking space, on a bus lane or cycle track, so car parks are really the best option.
Dublin city has over 20 car parks, which are very well placed whether here for shopping or sightseeing.
Here are some of the main car parks in the city centre.
· Abbey Street car park
The Abbey Street car park is located on Lower Abbey Street, just off O’Connell Street (Dublin’s main street) in the city centre. This is a very central location for visiting attractions like Trinity College, Temple Bar, the GPO and also for shopping on O’Connell Street and Henry Street.
· Parnell Centre car park
This car park is located just off Parnell Street. Parnell Street can be found just off the top of O’Connell Street (opposite end to O’Connell Bridge).
This car park is handy if you want to be close to the Gate Theatre, the Ambassador Theatre, the Dublin Writers Museum or the James Joyce Museum. This car park is also within walking distance of Croke Park stadium.
To get to this car park just take a right after the Virgin Cinema on Parnell Street and take another right on a small street called ‘Loftus Lane’ and you’ll see the car park.
· Drury Street car park
This car park is located on Drury Street and is best approached from Stephens Street Lower. It has about 480 spaces and is very convenient to Grafton Street, St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, the Powerscourt Shopping Centre and the Gaiety Theatre.
· IFSC car park
This car park is located in the Irish Financial Services Centre, which is the city’s core business and financial district. It can be found in the docklands area about a 10-minute walk east of O’Connell Bridge. The car park has about 360 spaces and is ideal for attending events in the IFSC or for visiting attractions along the Dublin docklands like the Viking Splash Tour, the Famine Memorial, the Custom House or the Point Depot.
· Christchurch car park
The Christchurch car park has about 212 spaces and can be accessed from Lord Edward Street in the Christchurch area.
This car park is ideal if you want to park-up and stroll around one of the oldest parts of Dublin and explore attractions like Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, the City Hall, St. Audoen’s Gate and it’s also not that far from Temple Bar.
· Temple Bar car park
Also known as the Fleet Street car park this car park can be found right in the heart of the city centre, just off Westmoreland Street. It’s convenient to Temple Bar, Grafton Street, Trinity College and O’Connell Street so it’s a popular place to park.
This car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
· Jervis Street car park
This car park has up to 750 spaces and is adjoining the Jervis Shopping Centre – one of the biggest and best shopping centres in Dublin. It is accessed from Jervis Street. This car park is ideally located for shopping as it’s also very convenient to Henry Street, which is one of Dublin’s pedestrianised shopping streets.
· Stephens Green Shopping Centre car park
Stephen’s Green has one of the largest car parks in the city centre with up to 700 spaces. It can be accessed from Mercer Street and is open 24 hours a day.
This car park is ideally located for shopping as it’s located next to the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre just off Grafton Street, so you won’t have too far to go with those shopping bags!
Mairead Foley writes for the Ireland travel and accommodation website http://www.GoIreland.com
Visit GoIreland for all you need to know before visiting Dublin, like what to see and where to go. View B&Bs, guesthouses and self catering in Dublin as well as Dublin hotels.
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Safer Parking award from the British Parking Association
December 28, 2008
Westfield London, the capitals newest shopping centre, has been awarded a Safer Parking award from the British Parking Association (BPA) within its first six weeks of opening. Europes biggest inner city shopping and leisure destination received Park Mark status at a recent ceremony for providing a safe parking facility with 4,500 spaces.
| Car park manager, Gary Lee was presented with the Park Mark Award from Sector Inspector Paul Banbro of Hammersmith & Fulham Metropolitan Police Borough. PC David Hinton was also at the presentation. The team is directly responsible for the Policing of the Westfield London Shopping Centre.
The Safer Parking Scheme (SPS), run by the BPA for the Association of Chief Police Officers, was developed to provide a benchmark standard for all parking areas across the UK, to create safer parking both for the public and their vehicles. The Park Mark Safer Parking Award is granted to parking areas that have achieved the requirements of a risk assessment conducted by the Police. These requirements mean the parking operator has put in place measures that help to deter criminal activity and anti-social behaviour, thereby doing everything they can to prevent crime and reduce the fear of crime in their parking area. |
| Gary Lee said: We are delighted to receive Park Mark status in the opening weeks of the new centre. We are committed to the highest level of customer service, and with Christmas due to be our busiest time, it was vital to provide all our shoppers with a safe and reliable parking facility while they enjoy the new centre.
The shopping centre in Shepherds Bush has a vehicle management system to indicate parking availability and also offers a valet parking service for the convenience of its customers. Kelvin Reynolds, head of SPS at the British Parking Association, said: With the number of Park Mark awards on the increase – we now have over 3,700 members – it proves that the scheme is an invaluable tool in helping to make parking environments safe and increasing public reassurance in these areas. When drivers leave their cars in Park Mark award facilities they will find them exactly as they left them on their return.
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