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03/09/2025
British high street has been declared dead more times than most of us can count. It’s not the high street of twenty years ago. But it isn’t gone either. The question is: what role does the car park play in whether it thrives or fades?
20/08/2025
Grace periods are there for fairness. They give people time to park, read the signs, and get on with their visit without the clock hanging over them. So this isn’t about issuing penalties for quick visits. It’s about what happens when “just five minutes” still manages to knock the whole place off balance.
05/08/2025
A practical guide to what Environment, Social and Governance actually means in car parks - and why it’s shaping the way we work at Park & Control.
17/07/2025
Guide to Parking Management Controls: Start Here. This short series of blog posts answers the most common reasons people hesitate - and shows what changes when the system is designed properly.
13/06/2025
When people get in touch with us, it’s usually for one reason: They want their car park to work better. The question is whether we can help. It’s not always a simple yes - because enforcement only works when the car park is ready for it.
12/06/2025
Why good management means understanding what happens at different times of day. Because one group’s quiet time is another group’s peak. And when everyone expects access, things get messy fast.
28/05/2025
What 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.
11/02/2025
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.
04/02/2025
A poorly managed car park can quietly undermine your business, affecting customer satisfaction, loyalty, and ultimately, revenue. This article explores why a seamless parking experience is critical.