Drivers across Tendring can park with even greater confidence as a total of 30 car parks have this year earned the prestigious Park Mark award – a national seal of approval for safety and quality.
The Park Mark, part of the Safer Parking Scheme run by the British Parking Association (BPA), is awarded to car parks that meet rigorous standards for security, lighting, maintenance and management.
This latest round of awards sees 13 more sites added to the list, including Hastings Beach, Hastings Grass, Promenade Way, and the seafront parking bays, in Clacton, as well Orwell Place in Dovercourt, York Road, Brighton Road and Holland Haven in Holland-on-sea, Brook Street in Manningtree, and Station Yard, Mill Lane, Coronation Car Park, and The Naze, in Walton-on-the-Naze.
Earlier this year, 17 car parks across the district – including locations in Ardleigh, Brightlingsea, Clacton, Harwich, Jaywick, Manningtree and Walton – also achieved the accreditation.
Councillor Mick Barry, Tendring District Council’s Cabinet Member for Car Parks, said: “Residents have told us that car parking matters to them – and that’s why we’re proud to continue the Householder Parking Permit, which offers free parking after 11am at most council-run car parks.
“We’re committed to maintaining high standards and making sure our car parks remain safe and welcoming for everyone.
“That’s why we are continuing to invest in improvements, such as plans to install low-level, solar-powered lighting to complement existing ambient lighting at Victoria Place car park in Brightlingsea.
“Receiving Park Mark accreditation for 30 of our car parks – more than any other district in Essex – is a fantastic achievement, and I want to thank our dedicated Parking Services team for their hard work and commitment.
“These awards give residents and visitors alike confidence that our car parks are well-managed, clean, and secure.”
The Householder Parking Permit gives residents free parking after 11am at most council-run car parks (excluding July and August). For details, visit http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/content/householder-parking-permit.