Career in parking brings Reynolds an MBE

BPA stalwart recognised in New Year's Honours

Kelvin Reynolds was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for delivering outstanding services to the traffic and parking management sector.

Reynolds has over 50 years of service to the sector, including having traffic engineering roles at Dartford Borough Council, Gravesham Borough Council and the Corporation of London. 

In the private sector he worked as transport and infrastructure manager on LendLease’s retail projects, including Bluewater in Kent, followed by a stint at consultant Waterman Group.

During 2004 Reynolds commenced what become a 20-year-plus tenure as a member of the British Parking Association’s leadership team, with roles including being head of the Safer Parking Scheme and director for corporate and public affairs. 

Reynolds retired from the BPA last year, but remains an executive consultant to the association as well as being its company secretary.

Andrew Pester, chief executive of the BPA said: “A hugely well-deserved recognition for Kelvin and our sector. It’s been an absolute joy and privilege to be part of Kelvin’s journey – congratulations, we’re incredibly proud of you.”