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Expanding Car Parks Operator Apex Parking Doubles In Size



Expanding car parks operator Apex Parking has doubled the size of its portfolio by acquiring 10 new properties.


The company has also rapidly grown its workforce with its headcount now standing at 44 after transferring in 21 staff from a previous operator in one day.


Apex Parking‘s newest locations are Pall Mall, Moorfields and Rumford Street in Liverpool, Chorlton Street in Manchester, The Core in Leeds, New Street, Royal Angus, Londonderry and Horsefair in Birmingham and High Street in Weston-super-Mare.


The company, which was founded in 2021, already operated 10 car parks in London, Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Bristol, Stoke, Ipswich and Hounslow. The new acquisitions came about after National Car Parks (NCP), which was founded in 1931 and with a portfolio of 340 UK car parks, went into administration in March.


Landowner GreenPoint, a global real assets investment firm with more than $1 billion of equity under management, decided to move away from NCP and the administration process and find new operators for their 32 sites.


Working through their pan-European business management company partner Lysara, GreenPoint decided to split its portfolio between Apex Parking, which already ran three sites for them, and another operator.


Director Ben Sullivan said:

“We are particularly pleased to have been chosen as the as preferred management partner for these 10 car parks by GreenPoint."

“We believe their decision was very much influenced by the work we have done to turn around the existing three sites but also for the significant commercial support and insight we gave them post-NCP’s administration announcement."


“This expansion is another significant step in our journey and reflects the confidence our clients continue to place in our team. Strategically it has worked out very well for us, geographically complementing our existing sites and allowing us to both expand and move forward rapidly through economies of scale."

“We will be upgrading the car parks to the most modern standards, making the lighting better, changing bay markings, improving and reducing signage, increasing safety aspects and dealing with anti-social behaviour."

“The installation of new equipment, supplied by APT Skidata, is making the act of parking simpler and more pleasant – and we offer competitive prices, with discounts for subscribers and season tickets and also reward schemes."


“We would like to reassure drivers by pointing out that we will be honouring season tickets previously bought through NCP for our 10 new car parks, even though we are not obliged to do so by law and most likely will not be receiving any of those funds."

“As a responsible employer we are also dedicated to improving the facilities for our dedicated and hard-working staff. They are the face of our business, the people interacting with our customers and dealing with any issues.”

“Working with a landlord who understands our vision in terms of putting staff back into car parks is so refreshing, as is the appreciation that we need to invest to build a decent, sustainable business and it is the long-term revenues we are looking at, not making a quick buck and disappearing.”


Scott Parsons, chief executive of Lysara, said:

“Over the past few months, the team has worked at pace to transition 30 assets into a stronger operating structure, securing long-term income with Q-Park across 20 sites and retaining attractive operational upside across a further 10 sites with Apex."

“This is an important milestone for Lysara. The new arrangements strengthen the quality and resilience of the portfolio, refocus on the customer experience and preserve our flexibility to integrate new services, including EV charging, overtime.”


Apex Parking, founded in 2021, operates 20 car parks across England, including London, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Chester, Bristol and Birmingham. Visit here for more details with Apex Parking.


Photo: Car park operator Apex Parking directors, from left, Iain Selbie, Guy Watson and Ben Sullivan have overseen a doubling of the size of the company with the acquisition of 10 new properties across the country

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Updated: Jan 15, 2025

Sporting excellence and achievement in Charnwood has been celebrated at an annual awards ceremony.


The 14th Charnwood Sports Awards were held at Burleigh Court in Loughborough. The event, which is organised and run by Charnwood Borough Council, recognised the work and dedication of individuals, clubs, coaches and volunteers across the borough.


It also highlighted workplaces and schools making a difference to health and wellbeing.


A total of 12 awards were handed out on the night. Loughborough University student Daniel Wiffen was crowned Senior Sports Person of the Year on the back of his brilliant swimming gold medal in the men’s 800m freestyle at the Olympic Games in Paris.


Up-and-coming 800m runner Shaikira King was named Junior Sports Person of the Year, while masters shot put and discus thrower Gillian Astle was the recipient of the Mayor’s Special Recognition Award.


Loughborough Foxes Women's Football Club picked up the Club of the Year award, with Team of the Year going to Loughborough Students Athletics Club BUCS.


Councillor Liz Blackshaw, the Council’s lead member for communities and neighbourhoods, said:

“The Charnwood Sports Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the incredible talent, dedication and passion within our community."

“From athletes and coaches to volunteers and schools, these awards highlight the vital role sport plays in improving health, wellbeing and community spirit across the borough. It was wonderful to see the remarkable achievements of so many individuals and groups given the recognition they deserve at this year’s awards ceremony."


“Congratulations to all the winners and nominees—you are truly inspirational and should be extremely proud.”


The awards ceremony was hosted by BBC Radio Leicester’s Adam Whitty, and Councillor Jewel Miah - leader of Charnwood Borough Council – gave an opening speech to welcome guests and praise all the nominees.


The 2024 winners and runners-up are:


Club of the Year 2024


Winner: Loughborough Foxes

Runner-up: Loughborough College Academies

Runner-up: Loughborough Female Fitness


Generation Charnwood Inspiration Award 2024


Winner: Jake Cort

Runner-up: Alice Wagg

Runner-up: Limehurst Multi-Sport Leadership Group


Joe Humphries Memorial Trust Special Recognition Award 2024


Winner: Dawn Tobin

Runner-up: Dr Durant & Dr Borrill

Runner-up: Walk & Talk Project


Let’s Get Moving Junior Ambassador of the Year 2024


Winner: Limehurst Multi-Sport Leadership Group

Runner-up: Year 6 Broomfield Primary School

Runner-up: Eirinn Hani


Junior Sports Person of the Year 2024


Winner: Shaikira King

Runner-up: Deagan Fairclough

Runner-up: Regan Corrin


Let's Get Moving Schools Award 2024


Winner: Martin High School PE Department

Runner-up: Ashmount School

Runner-up: Ian Harrison


Outstanding Contribution to Sport, Physical Activity & Health 2024


Winner: Leandra Whelband

Runner-up: Alix Glazier

Runner-up: Dawn Tobin

Runner-up: Martyn Rooney


Lets Get Moving Senior Ambassador of the Year 2024


Winner: Olivia Patten

Runner-up: Alix Glazier

Runner-up: Pauline Young


Senior Sports Person of the Year 2024


Winner: Daniel Wiffen

Runner-up: Tully Kearney

Runner-up: Will Ellard


Mayor’s Special Recognition Award 2024


Winner: Gillian Astle


Team of year 2024


Winner: Loughborough Students Athletics Club BUCS

Runner-up: Loughborough Students Golf Club

Runner-up: Loughborough College Cricket Academy


Let’s Get Moving Wellbeing at Work Award 2024


Winner: Loughborough Wellbeing Centre

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