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03/09/2025

Parking and the High Street comeback

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

The 5 minute stop that costs you all day

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

What does ESG have to do with your car park?

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

Part 5. “We’re not sure everyone will agree”

What Holds People Back from Car Park Management? PT. 5/5: How to win over a committee for your car park.
17/07/2025

Part 4. “We tried this before”

What Holds People Back from Car Park Management? PT. 4/5: Why your parking management went wrong: and what can be done differently .
17/07/2025

Part 3. “We’re not looking to make money”

What Holds People Back from Car Park Management? PT. 3/5: What car park management controls look like when revenue isn’t the goal.
17/07/2025

Part 2. “But It’s Our Land”

What Holds People Back from Car Park Management? PT. 2/5: Staying in control while getting the right kind of support.
17/07/2025

Part 1. “We don’t want to upset anyone”

What Holds People Back from Car Park Management? PT. 1/5: Why sensible car park management controls don’t have to feel harsh.
17/07/2025

What Holds People Back from Car Park Management?

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.