Car Park Awards Presented
30 July, 2007
Chief Supt. John Busuttil presenting Cllr. Brian Wombwell, Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe with the Award.Seven car parks in all four town centres in Broxtowe Borough have achieved the Park Mark Award in recognition of providing safer parking by reducing the risk and fear of crime.
To mark the achievement of the ‘magnificent’ 7, the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe Councillor Brian Wombwell was presented with the Park Mark award by Chief Superintendent John Busuttil in the Car Park on Devonshire Ave, Beeston.
Awards
In addition to the multi storey in Beeston, which has held the award for seven years, six more car parks throughout the Borough have now received the award.
They include the Multi Storey car park, Beeston, Foster Avenue short stay, Beeston and Cliffe Hill Avenue short and long stay, Stapleford.
The Park Mark Award is a prestigious award presented by the British Parking Association and is given to car park operators who have achieved a high standard of crime prevention.
The car parks have been assessed by the police and have measures in place to deter criminal activity creating a safer environment for both the public and their vehicles.
“Excellent News”
Divisional Commander for South Nottinghamshire Division, Chief Superintendent John Busuttil said: “I think these awards are excellent news for the area. Shoppers and visitors are now able to use these car parks with the knowledge that they have a safer place to leave their vehicles.”
Safer Car Park
James White, Police Crime Reduction Manager for the Broxtowe Borough, said: "The facility of a secured car park gives motorists in Broxtowe Borough a choice to use a safer car park. "Our advice to motorists is to always use all the security devices fitted in your vehicle and remove all valuables; in fact leave nothing on display.
“Cash, mobile phones, sat navs, CDs and radios are the most stolen items from cars. Also remember to close and lock doors, windows, the boot and sunroof when leaving your vehicle. Park in well-lit areas and, when available, always use secure car parks.”
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