The Belfry Shopping Centre retains safer parking awards

Surrey Police and the British Parking Association have praised the Belfry Shopping Centre for being a “safe and secure environment” that is “well-managed and easy to use” following the presentation of a Park Mark at two car parks.

The award has been held continuously by the Belfry since 2004 and this year it is accompanied by the new Disabled Parking Accreditation in recognition of the Belfry’s credentials as an equalities champion.

The Disabled Motoring UK award requires the meeting of an exacting number of criteria, such as lighting, signage, ease of access and payment, as well as enforcement of disability parking bay areas.

The Belfry’s Park Mark award means that its multi-storey parking areas have been vetted by the police and that measures are in place to create a safe environment for both vehicles and customers.

Andy Nash, Centre Manager, said, “We are proud that the Belfry has yet again been recognised as a highly safe shopping destination. As a shopping centre which actively works to provide easy-to-use disabled parking facilities so that everyone can enjoy their visit, we are also delighted to receive the award from Disabled Motoring UK.