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PRESIDENT’S FOND FAREWELL
And what a year it was! It’s hard to put into a few words what a thrill, honour and pleasure it has been to be president this year. It has all gone so quickly. But in true
Masterchef/Apprentice/ Big Brother style, (delete as appropriate) now I’m at the end of my ‘journey’ I’ve made a list, and here are my ‘best bits’, and something about what I’ve learned. ■ My presidential year started on a high when I had the privilege of meeting and listening to Baroness Grey Thompson at my inaugural reception. She really spoke from the heart about abuses of the Blue Badge scheme.
■ Travelling all over the UK, and to Ireland to join in regional groups and special interest groups, and promoting the BPA Council’s Master Plans gave me the chance to meet and share experiences with many more members than I had previously encountered.
■ Attending the European Parking Congress in Turin I was privileged to see
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the best examples in Europe of excellence in parking.
■ Being part of the move to massively change the
arrangements for parking on private land, I have been proud to see through the establishment of an independent appeals service in the wake of the clamping ban.
■ Leading and helping to shape the Futures Debate, I have been able to share in work to chart a new direction for the structure of the BPA and its membership.
■ Helping VoiceAbility to raise awareness of issues facing disabled people who use parking services. I am so proud of the fi lm Voiceability produced, and I really believe we have a legacy for the future to continue to challenge any prejudice and
discrimination in the parking sector.
■ Working in the political arena at the highest levels, through meetings with Ministers and through the Party Conference fringe events has been both exciting and thrilling.
Signing off as BPA president… Paul Necus
Here are Paul’s words of advice to his successor, Anjna Patel: ■ Be ambitious in what you hope to achieve, and as the new president, take advantage of the opportunity to grow your understanding of the parking world.
I really believe we
have a legacy for the future to challenge prejudice and discrimination Paul Necus
■ Having a wonderful evening with Barry Cryer, and all those who attended the Members’ Dinner in November was a true pleasure.
On a personal level this year has been a watershed for my individual development, and I’ve been able to address and overcome some particular personal demons, namely : ■ Chairing large meetings (no shortage of opportunity!);
■ Making speeches, (ditto);
■ Understanding diplomacy; and
■ Working in the public eye.
It has been a
challenging time. I have had to try to organise my work and BPA activity; appreciate the many perspectives and differing views that exist across the Association; be an ambassador for the association; keep the energy levels up; keep other members engaged; and ultimately make a difference in some way to the way the parking sector is moving and thinking. I’m really grateful to my own local authority in Cambridge and feel particularly lucky for its generous support in (hopefully) allowing me to do justice to the presidential role.
■ Keep the focus on customers, standards and public recognition and infl uence for the Association and all its members.
■ Keep your feet on the ground, but enjoy the opportunities that come your way, and recognise the wealth of talented support that is all around you at the BPA... and make sure your passport is up to date!
association calendar
11 July Wales Group County Hall, Haverfordwest
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Healthcare Special Interest Group
Salisbury Hospital 18 July
Shopping Centre and Retail Management Focus Group IHT, Britannia Walk, London
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