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Partnership Working Lead Story

Deniz Huseyin
When Graeme Swinburne took charge of the highways, parking and transportation departments at two neighbouring London authorities some of his peers... continue
When Graeme Swinburne took charge of the highways, parking and transportation departments at two neighbouring London authorities some of his peers... continue
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IT

Mouchel is revamping its ICPS back office parking software to create a more intuitive operating experience that will deliver increased efficiency.... continue
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IT Lead Story

New handheld computer software designed to allow civil enforcement officers (CEOs) to quickly gather evidence of contraventions has been adopted by... continue
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Introduction

Deniz Huseyin
The benefits of inter-agency co-operation are highlighted in our feature on tackling gangs. A scheme led by Strathclyde Police and supported by a... continue
The benefits of inter-agency co-operation are highlighted in our feature on tackling gangs. A scheme led by Strathclyde Police and supported by a... continue
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Parking Policy
Proposals to introduce parking charges in North Lanarkshire town centres have been abandoned by North Lanarkshire Council. The consultations on the... continue
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Parking Policy
Patrick Mcdonnell
Proposals to introduce evening and Sunday car parking charges in Yeovil have been condemned by local businesses as an attack on the town centre. The... continue
Proposals to introduce evening and Sunday car parking charges in Yeovil have been condemned by local businesses as an attack on the town centre. The... continue
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Parking Policy
Southampton City Council will axe up to 200 posts to balance next year’s budget. Up to 99 full time jobs will be affected by the cuts totalling... continue
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Operational
Patrick Mcdonnell
Richmond upon Thames is considering proposals to freeze parking charges in the borough for the next 12 months. The council’s cabinet will... continue
Richmond upon Thames is considering proposals to freeze parking charges in the borough for the next 12 months. The council’s cabinet will... continue
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Parking Policy
Patrick Mcdonnell
Workers at multi-national tobacco company Imperial Tobacco’s Nottingham site; are considering strike action over its decision to make them pay... continue
Workers at multi-national tobacco company Imperial Tobacco’s Nottingham site; are considering strike action over its decision to make them pay... continue
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Contract wins
Croydon Council is replacing its stock of 900 parking meters, some of which have been in service for 25 years, with 345 Parkeon pay & display... continue
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Enforcement News
Birmingham City Council has defended its introduction of extended charging hours for on-street parking in the city centre, which has resulted in... continue
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Operational
Residents in Nottinghamshire will be able to employ their own contractor to install dropped kerbs for access to their homes from the highway instead... continue
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Parking Policy
The process by which councils and the Highways Agency introduce new traffic restrictions is set to be streamlined by the Department for Transport... continue
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Parking Policy
Derby City Council has defended its decision to change its parking pricing structure in the city centre. The council agreed to remove the minimum... continue
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Developments
A more flexible approach to residential parking standards in London is likely following a review by the mayor and Transport for London, with input... continue
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Enforcement News Lead Story

An unemployed former builder has joined the parking team at Reigate & Banstead Borough Council as part of its Young Workers Scheme. Scott... continue
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Contract Wins Lead Story
Deniz Huseyin
South Tyneside Council has appointed environmental regeneration charity Groundwork to run its parking enforcement operation. The council said the new... continue
South Tyneside Council has appointed environmental regeneration charity Groundwork to run its parking enforcement operation. The council said the new... continue
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Payment systems

The use of phones to pay for parking is rising in Liverpool reports BemroseBooth Mobile. The city council adopted the Phone and Pay service in 2010.... continue
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Payment systems

Cambridgeshire County Council is introducing around 100 Metric Aura Elite pay & display machines over the next year.
The units will be linked to... continue
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Payment systems

Three months after launching phone parking in Milton Keynes, the council is extending the cashless service and introducing a virtual permit... continue






