FEATURES
19 ON THE RIGHT TRACK Emily McCunn looks at the Protection of Freedoms Act
22 OPINION PIECE Training and qualifi cations are a necessity in the parking arena, says Penny Winder
23 ASK THE EXPERT This month, Alpha Parking answers your technical queries
28 NEW WAVE Phil Lattimore looks at the wave of new technology sweeping our car parks
30 EBB AND FLOW Parking in tourist destinations is easy in winter – but can be tough in the summer
32 CUTTING THROUGH THE RED TAPE Sean Cleary on the challenges of managing parking services in a university city
36 BPA COUNCILLOR PROFILE Nick Lester refl ects on a changing industry
50 ENDNOTES Flex your mind muscles with our crossword 28
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