Herefordshire Council has agreed to become a member of the British Parking Association (BPA) and align itself with the principles of the Positive Parking Agenda (PPA).

The BPA has over 700 member organisations, and offers co-operative links and the opportunity to share knowledge in order to achieve excellence in parking. It supports local communities, members and government, and seeks to improve compliance with regulations amongst those managing and using parking facilities.

The key principles of the Positive Parking Agenda are:

Congestion – reducing congestion, helping drivers find spaces quickly and easily

Safety – improving road safety, reducing the severity and number of traffic collisions

Air Quality – improving air quality, reducing congestion and dwell time in finding spaces

Accessibility - improving access to services and the economic vitality and vibrancy of town centres and high streets

Technology – supporting a more mobile society by embracing new technology

Working together – providing a more efficient and accessible road network

Fairness – delivering an effective, efficient and consistent parking management service

The council, working with its partner Balfour Beatty Living Places, hopes subscribing to the Positive Parking Agenda will underpin their commitment to better parking.See this week’s paper for more stories like this, available in shops and as a Digital Edition now.