Doncaster’s Frenchgate Shopping Centre Multi-Storey Car Park is celebrating after regaining a top award for the 11th consecutive year.
The shopping centre has once again been given the Park Mark®, the accredited logo of the Safer Parking Scheme.
The 1355 space car park underwent a rigorous assessment conducted by the police and the British Parking Association. The process investigated; management and measurement of the facility, levels of surveillance, lighting, signage and cleanliness.
After successfully meeting the challenging criteria, the car park received the famous Pass Mark award. The Pass Mark tick signage will help direct motorists to the safe parking environment at the centre.
The Disabled Parking Accreditation (DPA) also carried out an assessment on the car parks accessible bays to decide whether they met the parking and mobility needs of all.
The DPA standards include; meeting the British minimum requirements for a disabled parking space, clear signage, lifts, ramps, lighting and alternative payment methods to allow disabled people additional time. The centre received DPA accreditation for their 58 bays.
Karen Staniforth, Assistant General Manager of Frenchgate Shopping Centre, said: “We are proud to have once again received the Park Mark award and continue to remain as one of the 5,000 UK car parks that offer outstanding parking facilities.
“Early adopters of the scheme saw a dramatic drop in vehicle related crime of over 80% and our accreditation offers shoppers personal and vehicle safety.
“Our Disabled Parking Accreditation also reiterates the accessibility of the car park here at the centre, with more than 50 accessible bays.”
Ryan Davey, British Parking Association Area Manager, said: “I am delighted that the Frenchgate Shopping Centre car park has achieved Park Mark again for the 11th year in a row and has also now gained the Disabled Parking Accreditation. These awards show commitment and hard work by staff to ensure facilities are kept to a high standard and cater for all users.
“There is a designated DPA website where disabled people can search for a car park with the accreditation and it’s great that disabled motorists using the Frenchgate Shopping Centre can park with ease.”
