The last few years has seen an exponential increase in the number of accredited courses available to the parking sector. Staff in a number of different job roles have benefitted from this with qualifications now available for, amongst others, Civil Enforcement Officers, Notice Processors, CCTV operators, Private Land Enforcement and Parking Team Leaders and Managers. […]
Southampton and Portsmouth City Councils to undergo City and Guilds Notice Processing Training Southampton and Portsmouth City Council’s Notice Processing staff will become the first councils to be trained by Alpha Parking in the new City and Guilds Notice Processing Level 3 Qualification in September. Southampton’s seven strong notice processing team who are […]
When it comes to the lines and signs on our roads, a standard approach is the best option, says Penny Winder, But how can we ensure conformity? The ‘schedule’ element of the traffic order provides information to define the geographical position and physical extent of the restriction. How long should a yellow line be? Which […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was formed in 1971 and comprises seven states – Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Qaiwain. Today, the UAE is one of the world’s most important economic centres, largely due to its huge oil industry. The seven states each maintains a great deal of […]
The tech world has been booming recently allowing thousands of start-ups to be created each year all around the globe. The web technologies and particularly the smart phone apps are revolutionising the way we live. From ordering food online, monitoring your weight, booking your cinema ticket or checking when your next train is, the opportunities […]
There are two theories about paying and parking. The first, outlined by the fictional character George Constanza from US hit show Seinfeld and backed up by many motoring groups and individuals, is that parking should be free for everyone – after all, who has the right to charge for the use of space? The second, […]
‘Can parking save the high street?’ is a question that has been asked by local authority officers and town councillors ever since Mary Portas first entered the fray as the government’s ‘High Street Tsarina’. Convenience and fairness Queen Mary’s idea was to make parking free in the town centre, but the example from Aberystwyth, where […]