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28/05/2025

Why the best-run car parks don’t generate complaints

hat actually makes a car park work? At Park & Control, we’ve learned that a well-managed car park isn’t one where problems get dealt with quickly. It’s one where problems don’t tend to arise. W
09/05/2025

You don’t need to know the intricacies of the law – but your car park management company does

Landowners need a car park management partner who already understands the complexities of the law, can anticipate changes, and, most importantly, won’t need to retrofit fairness after the fact.
16/04/2025

Is your car park a convenience or an inconvenience? Enhancing the shopper’s experience

This article explores the critical role of car park management in enhancing customer satisfaction. Discover how the car park experience can not only impact a single visit, but lifetime loyalty.
16/04/2025

When a permit system isn’t enough: Why some car parks still need something more

Permits are, at their best, a record of who should be there. They are not a deterrent to those who shouldn’t. When drivers learn that there is no consequence for parking without one, the value of the system begins to unravel
19/03/2025

When is a Barrier Not a Barrier? When it’s the Problem, not the Solution.

Why one landowner moved away from barriers to ANPR - And why others are doing the same. When a commercial tenant reached out about their car park, they were frustrated with the barrier system in place. It was slow, unreliable, and led to constant complaints from staff and visitors.
06/03/2025

What’s Your Car Park Really Worth? The Business Case for Car Park Management

Most businesses see their car park as a necessity rather than an opportunity. It’s just there - people park, they leave, and as long as spaces are available, there’s nothing to think about. But a car park is not just empty space. When it’s well-managed, it brings in more customers, keeps them coming back, and ensures that spaces are being used by the right people, at the right time.
26/02/2025

No Pain, No Gain? Why Gym Parking Shouldn’t Be the Hardest Part of a Workout

For many gym-goers, the real challenge isn’t the workout - it’s finding a place to park. A car park should be an asset, offering convenience for members, but when it isn’t working as it should, it quickly becomes a source of frustration.
19/02/2025

How Data-Driven Car Park Management Helps Businesses Stay in Control

For businesses that rely on smooth car park operations - hotels, retail parks, healthcare facilities, and office complexes - inefficient car park management can cause frustration, lost revenue, and even reputational damage. Without real visibility into how your car park is being used, it’s easy to fall into the trap of guesswork.
11/02/2025

A Day in the Life of a Poorly Managed Car Park

A car park should be an asset to a business - not a liability. But when parking is unmanaged, it becomes a source of frustration for employees, customers, and visitors alike. Spaces are misused, businesses lose revenue, and reputations suffer.