APCOA secures Park Mark® award at Luton Airport

When you're looking to book airport parking, it's always advisable to book with a company that has gained ParkMark status for its car park.

APCOA Parking (UK) Limited has just announced it has secured the coveted Park Mark® Safer Parking Award for its official airport car parks at London Luton Airport.

The Safer Parking Scheme is an initiative of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), Police Scotland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, aimed at reducing crime and the fear of crime in parking areas.

Managed by the British Parking Association (BPA), the Safer Parking Scheme, awards the Park Mark® to facilities that have measures in place to create a safe environment.

Police Accredited Assessors undertake a site specific risk assessment. They assess the management and maintenance of the facility and check that there are appropriate levels of surveillance, lighting, signage and cleanliness, thereby reducing the opportunity for crime.

Peter Gravells, Park Mark® Scheme Area Manager, says, “We are delighted that APCOA has achieved the Park Mark® Award, it means it is delivering a safer environment for those using the car parks at London Luton. It is a fantastic achievement and testament to the effective management and high car parking standards maintained by the company.”

There are currently 5000 car parks with the Park Mark® Award throughout the UK.

Man accused of almost £500,000 Gatwick parking theft

A former employee of APCOA has appeared in court accused of stealing almost £500,000 from his employer.

The alleged theft took place between August 2010 and November 2012 from the APCOA Administration Building at Gatwick Airport.

Ghazala Ashraf appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court last Wednesday and entered no plea to the charges of theft by employee and concealing and transferring criminal property.

A preliminary hearing will take place on 2 May at Lewes Crown Court.