As councils consider how best to manage busier street networks, the NPP is showing how a simpler parking experience can support more efficient, connected local transport systems. ⚙️
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NPP highlighted the recent launch of Open Market parking in @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social & how a more joined-up approach to parking can help ease pressure on kerb space while making better use of existing road space. 🅿️
The discussion explored whether Inner London streets have reached maximum capacity, including the pressures on kerb space, the tension between different transport priorities & the role of smarter management in improving network performance. 🛣️
A key question for attendees was how to balance competing demands on limited street space while continuing to support growth, sustainability & liveability in the capital. 🌍
NPP CEO Sarah Randall contributing to an Urban Mobility Partnership roundtable on the future of Inner London’s streets, which included local councillors & fellow transport partners
The NPP recently took part in an Urban Mobility Partnership roundtable on the future of Inner London’s streets, bringing together local councillors & transport partners for a wide-ranging discussion. 🚦
The NPP is demonstrating how the Open Market model can deliver quick wins for councils seeking a smarter, more standardised approach to parking payments & data. 🌐
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The discussion also explored the next phase of growth & highlighted how the NPP could integrate with wider mobility systems to create more joined-up local transport solutions. 🔗
Richard Holden’s continued support reflects increasing interest in the NPP. He described it as “a practical reform that removes unnecessary hassle for motorists and makes life easier for local authorities managing parking services”. 🅿️
Since the DfT handover in June 2025, the NPP has expanded from 10 to 15 local authorities, including East Herts, Stevenage, Welwyn Hatfield, Bolton & @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social, with more councils expected to go live in the coming months. 📈
National Parking Platform (NPP) CEO Sarah Randall in an online meeting with Richard Holden MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Transport), discussing the success of the NPP & its role in shaping a more connected parking ecosystem across the UK.
National Parking Platform (NPP) CEO Sarah Randall recently met with Richard Holden MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, to discuss the success of the NPP & its role in shaping a more connected parking ecosystem across the UK. 🤝
With each new council, the NPP is moving towards its goal of a national infrastructure for parking, built to simplify payments, improve service resilience and unlock richer data to support more informed decisions. 📍
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Bolton Council also signed up in February, extending reach across Greater Manchester and expanding NPP adoption in the North West of England. 🚀
In February 2026, the @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social joined the NPP, strengthening coverage in Greater London and helping build a more consistent experience for residents, businesses and tourists. The London Borough of Sutton is already participating in the platform. 🏙️
Since that speech, the NPP has grown from 10 to 15 local authorities in 1,242 parking locations, processing almost 1 million transactions per month, with more councils expressing interest in coming onboard. 📈
At Parkex 2025, @liliangreenwood.bsky.social, minister for local transport, described the National Parking Platform (NPP) as "quietly revolutionary" and it's now starting to change the parking landscape across the UK. 🅿️
Together, the Open Market & NPP are making parking simpler, smarter & more connected across the UK. BPA Live is a good opportunity to discover the benefits for your local area.📍
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The opening session will explore how technology, policy & societal trends are reshaping parking in towns & cities, including sections on the impact of mobile apps on parking behaviours, & standardisation & interoperability in the NPP. 🅿️
BPA Live brings together industry leaders for insightful discussions, expert panels & valuable networking opportunities focused on the future of parking. 💬
There to answer your questions & share the latest news on delivery & direction will be:
Sarah Randall, CEO of NPP & Board Director at BPA, Michelle Boshoff-Turner, Communications & Engagement Manager & Tom Derrick, Engagement Development Manager. 🤝
Do you want to find out more about the National Parking Platform (NPP) & what it means for local authorities? The NPP team will be at the BPA Live event in York on 24 February. 🗓️
The NPP supports competition & encourages innovation by making it easier for new apps to enter the market, offer alternatives to established providers & keep improving the user experience. 💡
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For local authorities, the NPP removes costly, time-consuming procurement. Additional providers can be added without restarting the tender process every time a contract expires or the market evolves. ⚙️
In a traditional tender model, an app like this would be unlikely to gain market access so quickly. The NPP sets clear entry requirements & connects multiple providers through an open platform to give motorists real choice. 🔓
Before joining the NPP, Caura focused on making car admin easy. App users could renew insurance & tax, book MOTs & repairs, & pay city charges & tolls. Now they can pay for parking too. 🚗
The #NationalParkingPlatform (NPP) has reached a key milestone. Caura, a new entrant from outside the parking industry, has joined & is now available alongside established parking apps. This is how an Open Market should evolve. ✅
"Their coordinated approach shows real leadership and demonstrates how local authorities can work together to deliver more open, consistent and driver-focused parking services. We’re delighted to be supporting them as part of the growing NPP community.”
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Sarah Randall, CEO of the NPP, said: “Welcoming Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, East Herts District Council and Stevenage Borough Council to the NPP is an important milestone"
The NPP is now supporting 13 local authorities, with more councils preparing to join. This continued expansion is unlocking competition between parking apps while streamlining parking management. 📈
This Open Market model means councils can add more parking apps without restarting the procurement process, giving drivers more choice & making it easier for new providers to enter the market. 📱
Their coordinated rollout shows how neighbouring councils can work together to improve the user experience- particularly for motorists travelling between local areas that have traditionally had different parking rules, systems & apps. 🚗