Entry Criteria

Safer Spaces Award

The Safer Spaces Award recognises how parking policy, design and management practice can improve the quality of the street and car park environments to encourage a sense of wellbeing by reducing fear of crime among members of the public and those working in the sector.

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This category is open to local authorities, parking operators, campaign groups and other organisations working to create a safer places.

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Actions taken may include: better car park and street design; the use of camera and help-point systems; more conspicuous patrolling; publicity and awareness campaigns; better training for staff; and partnership working with agencies and organisations active in the public realm.