5 March 2025
Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Delegate rates
Private Sector: 1st delegate from your organisation - £245 plus VAT
Each additional delegate - £195 plus VAT
Academics and Charities - £195 plus VAT
Local Authorities have free attendance for the first 2 attendees from their organisation, then each further delegate is charged at the 'Additional delegate' rate.
Positive Parking: Driving Economic Growth and Strengthening Communities
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Hosted by Newcastle City Council
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Programmed with Parking Review
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Organised by Landor LINKS
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Sponsored by Apex Parking
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Supported by Zatpark
The North East Parking Show returns for its third edition as the region's premier conference and exhibition. This year the focus will be on the role of parking in supporting local communities and stimulating economic growth.
Hosted by Newcastle City Council, this event brings together parking professionals, facility managers, local authorities and industry leaders to explore how parking can be a positive enabler. By highlighting effective parking strategies, the event addresses how well managed parking can revitalise towns, enhance accessibility and foster community development.
The event will kick off with an informal networking reception the evening before, open to all delegates. The following day will feature dynamic conference sessions and an engaging exhibition.
Objectives
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To showcase best practices and innovative approaches to parking management.
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To explore the positive impact parking can have on the regional economy and community well-being.
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To provide a platform to share updates, trends, and aspirations.
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To foster collaboration and networking among stakeholders invested in sustainable and community-friendly parking solutions.
Who you will meet:
The event will attract a wide range of stakeholders, including:
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Local authority parking managers
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Representatives from hospitals, shopping centres, campuses and other large facilities
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Councillors and business organisations
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Private parking operators
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Economic development officers
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Urban planners and transport professionals
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Industry suppliers and solution providers
Key themes:
Delivering a Positive Parking Experience
Exploring how parking can act as a catalyst for economic revitalisation, community accessibility, and environmental sustainability in towns and cities.
Parking as an Economic Enabler
Examining the ways in which parking can support local economies by improving access, encouraging footfall, and enhancing the overall urban experience.
Protecting Front Line Staff
Parking officers face aggression and violence on a daily basis. What can the parking sector do to better support its people and send a strong message that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated.
4 March 2025: Pre-event Networking
18:30 - 21:00
Pre-event networking drinks
Delegates arriving on the 4th March are welcome to join from 18:30 for informal social networking and nibbles with some of the team from Newcastle City Council in The Hancock.
Pre-booking required: Free registration details to follow.
5 March 2025: Conference Programme
09.00
Registration opens
09.45
Welcome
Newcastle, the proud host of the North East Parking Show, sets out some of the innovative and community focussed work it is doing to provide a positive parking experience for its citizens, businesses and visitors.
David Hall, assistant director city operations, Newcastle City Council
10.00
Session 1: Parking Management in Key Sectors
Focused on best practices and challenges associated with managing parking at hospitals, shopping centres, and university campuses, this session will address sector-specific needs and strategies. The session will include insights and solutions that ensure efficient, user-friendly parking experiences in high demand sectors.
Keynote: Creating a positive retail parking offer
Guy Watson, managing director, Apex Parking
Healthcare parking that is fit for the future
Andrew Potter, director, Parking Perspectives
Getting rail and interchange parking back on track
Elizabeth Gilliard, consultant, First Rail Consultancy, and Vice President Chartered Institute of Logistics (CILT)
11.15
Morning break
11.45
Session 2: How Can Parking Drive the Economy?
Parking solutions can drive economic growth, from revitalising high streets to supporting business districts. The session will feature real world examples and strategies that highlight the role parking in supporting economic activities, increasing footfall and sustaining local commerce.
Keynote: Creating accessible and attractive town centres
Chris Wade, director, People & Places
Parking in a Northern town
Andrew Potter, director, Parking Perspectives
12:30
Session 3: Delivering a Positive Parking Experience
A positive parking experience is one defined in terms of service rather than enforcement. The panel will discuss the benefits of providing safer car parks, seamless parking transactions, pre-booked sessions and value added services.
Panel
Andrew Potter, director, Parking Perspectives
Chris Wade, director People & Places
Guy Watson, managing director, Apex Parking
13.00
Networking lunch
14:00
Session 4: Parking in the Community
Exploring how parking can enhance community well-being, this session will focus on inclusive, sustainable, and accessible parking practices that contribute to vibrant communities. It will discuss community focussed parking initiatives that prioritise access, equity and support.
Chair: Chris Naylor, head of membership and relations, The International Parking Community
A route back to work
Parking teams within Marston Holdings have built up working relationships with a number of homeless charities and third sector recruiters, including St. Mungo’s and Social Bite, to help support those furthest from the job market back into employment.
Paolo Orezzi, service director, NSL
Panel
Elizabeth Gilliard, consultant, First Rail Consultancy, and Vice President, Chartered Institute of Logistics (CILT)
Paolo Orezzi, service director, NSL
Anjna Patel MBE, principal officer, Sandwell Council
14:45
Session 5: Protecting Front Line Staff
Civil enforcement officers, parking attendants and other public-facing staff face violence and aggression on a daily basis. What can the parking sector do to better support its people and to send a strong message to offenders that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated, making it clear that both physical and verbal abuse have consequences?
Chair: Carole Kenney, director, welfare, road traffic & road user charging, CDER Group
‘Beyond the Uniform’
‘Beyond the Uniform’ is a public information campaign focused on humanising the role of parking civil enforcement officers and other traffic enforcement staff who experience abuse from the public. The campaign was devised by North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) and Brighton & City Council with support from PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulation Outside London).
Sarah Baxter, democratic services and policy manager, and Patrick Duckworth, principal communications consultant, PATROL
Panel
Sarah Baxter, democratic services and policy manager, PATROL
Patrick Duckworth, principal communications consultant, PATROL
Steven Foster, team manager, Parking Services, Newcastle City Council
Alexandra Hobbs, manager, South Tyneside Council
Vikki Main, manager, Parking Services, Gateshead Council
Lynn Ryan, service manager, parking, Newcastle City Council
15:45
Final thoughts
A review of the day.
Steven Foster, team manager, Parking Services, Newcastle City Council
16:00
Close of conference
Speakers
ANDREW POTTER
Director
Parking Perspectives
PAOLO OREZZI
Service Director
NSL
Exhibiting opportunities
An exhibition area will showcase leading industry solutions, products, and services aimed at optimising parking management, improving user experience, and supporting sustainable urban mobility.
Why Exhibit?
Showcase your solutions to decision makers at the North East Parking Show, where innovation meets impact. Exhibiting offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers from local authorities, hospitals, shopping centres, universities, and other high-impact sectors, all focused on enhancing parking solutions. Share your expertise, demonstrate your latest products, and engage in meaningful conversations that can drive lasting partnerships and help shape the future of parking in the region. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your brand and gain exposure in a space where communities and the economy intersect through positive parking initiatives.
Event packages:
Supporter package - £2,500 plus vat
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Company logo as 'Supporter' on the event website, in all advertisements and communications (print and digital)
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Inclusion on the programme, with a speaker or session chair (to be discussed with the programme manager)
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3m x 2m open space exhibition area supplied with table, chairs, wi-fi and power supply
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Company profile, including logo and 250 word profile on the event website
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Up to 5 delegate places for staff, colleagues and guest invitations
Attendees will have ample opportunities to connect, discuss, and exchange ideas through networking breaks, lunch sessions, and an informal networking reception the day before the conference.
To discuss exhibiting opportunities at the North East Parking Show, contact Jason Conboy on 020 7091 7893
Exhibitors include:
To discuss exhibiting opportunities at the North East Parking Show, contact Jason Conboy on 020 7091 7893
