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13/06/2025

What we look for in a site – and why we sometimes say No

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

One Car Park, Multiple Problems

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

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

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 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.
04/02/2025

The Hidden Impact of Poor Car Park Management on Your Business Reputation

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.
20/11/2024

Overwhelmed with the Task of “Sorting Out the Car Park”? You’re Not Alone, and We’re Here to Help

At Park & Control, we often hear from office managers, reception managers and receptionists, practice heads, facilities managers, HR professionals, and others who've been given the dubious privilege of "sorting out the car park." These individuals recognise how much the parking situation reflects on their business. For prospective clients, new staff, and visitors, the car park is often the first point of contact - a first impression that sets the tone for all future interactions.
20/11/2024

5 Myths About Car Park Management, Clarified

Car park management is often misunderstood. For business owners and venue managers, misconceptions about car park management can lead to hesitation in adopting these systems. Many believe these solutions are solely focused on enforcement and revenue, overlooking the customer-friendly, efficient, and adaptable practices that modern car park management provides.
15/10/2024

What Kind of Car Park Owner Are You?

Studies show that efficient car park management can boost revenue by up to 20%, as it maximises space usage and reduces unauthorised parking. So, what kind of car park owner are you?
14/10/2024

Protecting Your Reputation: Navigating Car Park Management Without Alienating Your Community

Let's explore why reputation management is so vital and how you can balance effective car park enforcement with community-focused values.