A parking scheme in Nottinghamshire have been recognised for its measures to actively deter crime and the fear of crime. It comes as Safer Streets is continuing to clampdown on anti-social behaviour by funding a Park Mark award in Eastwood.
A Park Mark status is awarded to parking facilities that have met the requirements of a risk assessment conducted by the police. Victoria Street and Alexandra Street car parks in Eastwood have both been accredited the award and added on to the safer parking scheme.
The Safer Parking Scheme is managed by the British Parking Association on behalf of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives. To be part of the scheme, parking facilities must pass a risk assessment carried out by the police and the British Parking Association, these include assessing if there are appropriate levels of surveillance, lighting, signage, and its cleanliness.
