Membership of BPA (British Parking Association)

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Dear Medway Council,

I have noted that in their latest list of members the BPA (British Parking Association) lists yourselves:
https://www.britishparking.co.uk/BPA-Mem...

The BPA is not a highly regarded organisation by many motorists and seen as ineffective in regulating the private parking operators who make up the bulk of its membership; MPs in the House of Commons have also echoed these concerns.

Therefore, can you please provide the following information about your membership:
- The date you first become a member.
- The reason for becoming the member.
- How it benefits your residents by being a member.
- Benefits received by being a member of the BPA.
- The annual costs for being a member of the BPA.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Jonathan WIlliams

freedom, Medway Council

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Kind regards

Kayleigh Williams
Information Governance Apprentice
Medway Council and Gravesham Borough Council
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Chatham
ME4 4TR
www.medway.gov.uk
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Dear Mr Williams

 

Please find attached your response to your Freedom of Information Request.

 

Yours sincerely

 

 

Mrs K Bastow

Parking Services

Medway Council