THE North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) is proud to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories at the British Parking Awards 2025, a prestigious national event celebrating excellence and innovation across the parking sector.

NEPP has been recognised for its collaborative and creative work in the following categories:

• Communications Award – for the Beyond the Uniform campaign, funded by PATROL, and developed in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council, which challenges public perceptions and highlights the human side of parking enforcement.
• Parking Partnerships Award – also for Beyond the Uniform, showcasing the power of cross-authority collaboration to deliver meaningful change.
• Front Line Award – celebrating the outstanding contribution of Tanya McGrath, Enforcement Specialist, whose dedication and professionalism exemplify the values of NEPP.

Beyond the Uniform, a pilot campaign launched in January 2025, aimed to tackle violence and aggression towards its Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs). The campaign focused on building public understanding and respect by showing the human side of CEOs – as parents, grandparents, and friends who play a valuable role in their communities. Through a mix of digital and print media across Harlow, and a series of pop-up community engagement events, the campaign delivered exceptional results, achieving a 73% drop in reported incidents. Find out more about the campaign at Beyond the Uniform – North Essex Parking Partnership.

Cllr Paul Honeywood, Chair of NEPP, said: “We’re delighted to be recognised once again at the British Parking Awards. These nominations reflect the hard work, creativity and commitment of our team and partners. I’m especially proud of the Beyond the Uniform campaign and Tanya’s well-deserved nomination. We look forward to the results next month.”

Now in its 23rd year, the British Parking Awards honour the most innovative and impactful work in car park management, enforcement, design, and customer service across the UK.

Winners will be announced on Friday 12 September 2025.

For more information on the awards and the full shortlist, visit: Shortlist | British Parking Awards 2025.