The win coincides with Sandwell council awarding a further 5+ year contract to APCOA for the provision of parking management services across the borough, reflecting the positive relationship between the two organisations.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council’s Blue Badge Misuse Initiative Team is a joint initiative with the Counter Fraud Unit, APCOA’s Parking Enforcement team and Legal Services. It successfully implemented a renewed scheme to target blue badge misuse. The Team’s actions have resulted in increased prosecutions and community awareness, protecting vulnerable residents.  

Kim Challis, APCOA’s regional managing director, UK & Ireland, said: “This award reflects the innovative approach and excellent work done by the group and all our front line colleagues – it is a great example of partnership in action. A fantastic achievement by all involved to tackle an important issue - the win is very well deserved!”

The ALARM Public Sector Risk Management Award includes a variety of public sectors including emergency services, local government, housing associations and higher educational services etc from all across the UK.