tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-09-27T11:56:34+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-issues-warning-about-parking-fine-scam-text-messages 2024-09-27T11:56:34+01:00 DVSA issues warning about parking fine scam text messages The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning that scammers are sending text messages about fake DVSA parking penalty charges. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-call-for-evidence-on-parking-charge-limits-to-protect-drivers 2023-07-30T10:39:52+01:00 Government launches call for evidence on parking charge limits to protect drivers The Government has taken a key step in making sure that drivers� interests are protected when using private car parks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-clamps-down-on-rogue-parking-firms-with-new-code-of-practice 2022-02-07T12:29:53+00:00 Government clamps down on rogue parking firms with new Code of Practice A new package of measures will protect millions of drivers from unfair and extortionate charges, with a new Code of Practice to help keep cowboy private parking firms in check. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/planning-reforms-for-lorry-parking 2021-11-08T18:10:29+00:00 Planning reforms for lorry parking Addressing the strategic national need for more lorry parking and better services in lorry parks in England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-open-technical-consultation-on-fairer-parking-charges 2021-05-26T17:19:07+01:00 Government to open technical consultation on fairer parking charges Consultation will seek views on the level of private parking charges, to help deliver a fair, proportionate and consistent system across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-announces-plans-to-make-pavements-accessible-for-all 2020-08-31T00:15:00+01:00 Transport Secretary announces plans to make pavements accessible for all Government launches consultation on pavement parking. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-parking-code-could-give-motorists-10-minute-grace-period-in-private-car-parks 2019-11-03T09:00:04+00:00 New parking code could give motorists 10-minute grace period in private car parks New Code of Practice to bring greater regulation, making it easier for drivers to challenge unfair parking tickets and supporting our local shops. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-on-verge-of-revolution-to-make-parking-easier-and-help-british-high-streets 2019-05-30T00:15:02+01:00 UK on verge of revolution to make parking easier and help British high streets New national parking data standards introduced which could mean the end of outdated parking systems. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/drivers-to-receive-greater-protection-against-rogue-private-parking-operators 2019-03-15T11:42:51+00:00 Drivers to receive greater protection against rogue private parking operators Motorists across Britain will have greater protections against bogus parking fines as new measures to clamp down on rogue private parking firms become law. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-drivers-as-government-backs-single-appeals-service 2018-11-23T17:20:40+00:00 Boost for drivers as government backs single appeals service The government backs a ‘one-stop shop� for motorists to appeal private parking fines. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/funding-for-smart-parking-and-traffic-management-schemes 2017-02-21T17:18:56+00:00 Funding for smart parking and traffic management schemes Announcing the winners of £4 million worth of funding across 19 local authorities for digital transport innovations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/4-million-awarded-for-tech-which-gives-motorists-advance-notice-of-congestion-and-free-parking-spaces 2017-02-21T10:08:00+00:00 £4 million awarded for tech which gives motorists advance notice of congestion and available parking spaces Government awards £4 million for tech projects that will cut congestion, speed up journeys and clean up the environment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-electric-vehicle-parking-space-for-thousands-in-milton-keynes 2016-07-07T00:00:00+01:00 Free electric vehicle parking space for thousands in Milton Keynes Transport Minister visits Milton Keynes to launch 15,000 free parking spaces for electric vehicles as part of the town's Go Ultra Low City scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/operation-stack-routing-announced-to-manston 2015-08-06T18:09:00+01:00 Operation Stack: Routing announced to Manston Details of how freight will be routed to reduce pressure on the M20 in Kent when there is disruption to cross-Channel services was announced today (Thursday) by Highways England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/independent-parking-committee-ltd-become-the-second-accredited-trade-association-for-the-private-parking-industry--3 2014-07-08T12:00:00+01:00 Independent Parking Committee Ltd become the second Accredited Trade Association for the private parking industry The Independent Parking Committee Ltd (IPC) is now an Accredited Trade Association (ATA) for the private parking sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/parkex 2014-06-10T15:59:52+01:00 Parkex Improving parking policies and practices. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/british-parking-association-parking-summit 2014-02-27T11:31:00+00:00 British Parking Association Parking Summit Address to the British Parking Association mentioning the local authorities parking consultation, high streets and new technology. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/councils-urged-to-use-parking-zones-to-cut-yellow-lines 2013-10-04T10:51:00+01:00 Councils urged to use parking zones to cut yellow lines Local authorities across England are being asked to cut unsightly yellow lines as part of a government drive to rid the streets of clutter. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/york-to-benefit-from-new-15-3-million-transport-funding 2013-03-28T10:27:00+00:00 York to benefit from new £15.3 million transport funding Proposals to construct 2 new park and ride sites and upgrade a junction in York have received final approval. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/british-parking-association-presidents-reception 2012-07-19T01:00:00+01:00 British Parking Association president's reception Discusses plans to end private sector wheel clamping, measures to tackle abuses of the Blue Badge scheme and the year ahead.