The North's leading parking, mobility,
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Tuesday 3 March 2026 | The Radisson Hotel, Durham
Welcome to the North East Parking Show 2026
Now in its fourth year, the North East Parking Show has become the region's leading conference and exhibition dedicated to parking, mobility, and local place management.
Hosted for the first time by Durham County Council, the 2026 edition will bring together parking professionals, local authorities, town and city managers, and industry innovators to explore how parking can be a positive force for communities and the regional economy.
Set in the historic heart of Durham City, delegates will enjoy a full day of discussion, learning and networking – plus an informal evening reception the night before the conference, offering the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues and partners from across the region.
About the event
Parking is changing fast – shaped by new technology, sustainability goals, and the need to make towns and cities more accessible, inclusive, and economically vibrant.
The North East Parking Show 2026 will explore how effective parking management underpins local success, supporting clean air, active travel, tourism, and thriving high streets.
Through case studies, expert panels, and exhibitor showcases, the event will celebrate parking as a key part of place-making, bringing together local authorities, operators, and suppliers to share best practice, build partnerships, and discuss what's next for the sector.
Conference Themes
While the full programme will be announced soon, the 2026 event will explore themes such as:
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Parking and the local economy – how good management supports regeneration and growth
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Community impact – ensuring parking contributes to safe, inclusive and people-friendly places
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Innovation and technology – digital transformation, cashless systems, EV charging and data-led management
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Sustainability – aligning parking with decarbonisation, air quality and active travel goals
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Operational excellence – effective enforcement, compliance and customer service
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Partnership and policy – collaboration between local authorities, operators, and the private sector
Who you'll meet
The North East Parking Show brings together a diverse mix of stakeholders from across the region and beyond, including:
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Local authority parking and transport managers
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Representatives from hospitals, retail, and university estates
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Councillors, business improvement district (BID) teams, and economic development officers
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Private parking operators and contractors
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Consultants, technology providers, and equipment suppliers
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Urban planners, enforcement professionals, and mobility managers
Why attend
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Discover regional success stories and innovation in parking and mobility
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Hear from national and local experts on the evolving policy and funding landscape
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Connect with colleagues from across the North East in an engaging, informal setting
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Explore new technologies and services in the exhibition area
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Be part of the conversation shaping the future of parking as a public service
Pre-event Networking Evening
Delegates are invited to join us for a relaxed pre-event networking reception on
Monday 2 March at:
The Holy GrAle
57 Crossgate
St Margarets Garth
Durham DH1 4PR.
This informal gathering offers a great opportunity to meet fellow delegates, exchange ideas, and enjoy the atmosphere of one of England's most historic and picturesque cities.
There is no need to formally opt in to attend the networking evening. However, if you have any dietary requirements, please include them on the form by clicking the button below, so we can notify the venue's catering team accordingly.
Why Durham?
With its cobbled streets, cathedral skyline, and thriving local economy, Durham offers the perfect setting for this year's event.
Not only home to a multi award winning Parking Team, Durham is a UNESCO World Heritage city, combining a rich heritage with forward-looking policies on sustainable transport, parking management, and urban design – making it an inspiring host for the North East Parking Show 2026.
Programme
09.30
Registration
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
10.00
Parking in the North East
The North East Parking Show looks at how parking, mobility and place management are being developed and delivered across the region, with a focus on County Durham.
Welcome
Andrea Jones, Managing Director, Project Centre
Delivering for Durham
An overview of Durham County Council’s traffic and parking management policy ambitions.
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Cllr Tim McGuinness, Cabinet Member for Rural, Farming and Transport, Durham County Council
Parking that serves the city and the county
A look at the wide range of kerbside, car park and traffic management services delivered by the council in partnership with its long-term contractor NSL.
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Dave Lewin, Strategic Traffic Manager, & Kieron Moralee, Manager, Traffic Management Section, Durham County Council
A new chapter: Lane rental in Durham
Durham’s Lane Rental Scheme is (DLRS) is a proposal to charge utility companies for using 163 miles of the county’s busy roads during peak times, aiming to cut congestion by encouraging off-peak or smarter roadworks, with council actively consulting and submitting the plan for DfT approval. It is distinct from the Durham Road User Charge Zone (DRUCZ).
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Stephen Jones, Highway Network Manager, Durham County Council &
Richard Groombridge, Strategic Product & Data Development Manager, GeoPlace
Q&A
11.15
Morning break
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
11.45
Parking policy into practice
The North East Parking Show explores how kerbside and car park management supports residents, businesses, visitors and stakeholders.
Chair
Alex Sykes, Growth Director, Marston Holdings
Focus: Managing pavement parking
The Department for Transport has announced that local authorities leaders across England are to be given powers to introduce pavement parking restrictions across their areas, allowing exemptions where needed. This topical discussion will:
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Look at how the rules for allowing or prohibiting parking on pavements will change
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Balancing the needs of pedestrians, people with mobility issues and drivers
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Learning from local authorities that have implemented pavement parking controls.
We are pleased to share the pioneering experience of Edinburgh.
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Gavin Sherriff, Parking Enforcement Contract Manager, City of Edinburgh Council
Parking and the local economy – how good management supports regeneration and growth
This presentation demonstrates the economic impact on the High Street of a 30-minute free parking trial. Over 100 interviews with people who had parked to visit a town centre were combined with analysis of ticket sales data. The analysis demonstrates that the impacts of the free 30 minutes’ parking trial has not been as might have been expected.
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Andrew Potter, Director, Parking Perspectives
Protecting EV charging bays
As electric vehicle charging infrastructure expands, many car park operators are facing the challenge of a bays being occupied by fossil-fuelled internal combustion engine vehicles. 'ICE-ing' creates a poor experience for EV drivers and costs parking providers revenue. This presentation looks at the use of ANPR systems to manage bay-level abuse.
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Kulvir Kang, Director of Product, Intelli-Park
The North East Parking Show Panel
Local authority parking managers and parking experts will discuss themes including:
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Community responsive parking schemes
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Pavement parking
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Electric vehicle charging provision
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School streets
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Supporting local business
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Staff safety and wellbeing
Panellists include:
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Peter Broxton, Parking and Infrastructure Team Leader, Durham County Council
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Alexandra Hobbs, Parking Manager, South Tyneside Council
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Andrew Potter, Director, Parking Perspectives
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Lynne Ryan, Service Manager, Parking Services, Newcastle City Council
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Gavin Sherriff, Parking Enforcement Contract Manager, City of Edinburgh Council
13:00
Lunch break
Refreshments served in the exhibition area
14.00
Town and country
Presentations exploring the challenges of managing town centre, rural, leisure and tourist parking across the North of England.
Chair
Chris Harrison, Regional Director, Project Centre
Managing Durham's historic centre
How the updated Durham Road User Charge Zone (DRUCZ) and its park & ride service help keep the historic centre attractive and support local businesses and communities.
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Lee Mowbray, Senior Engineer, Durham County Council
'Red Routes': Keeping traffic moving
Red routes can be used to prohibit stopping, parking or loading (except in designated bays) to improve traffic flow on major arteries. These routes feature double or single red lines, prohibiting stopping, parking, loading or unloading during operational hours
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Louise Winch, Associate, Kerbside Management, Project Centre
Keeping events running
Parking teams across the North East work with the event organisers, venues and the police to ensure that sports events take place safely and smoothly. We will learn about the implementation of parking and traffic plans for the Great North Run, Premier League and European football matches, and a host of other major events.
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Steven Foster, Parking Team Manager, Newcastle City Council and Vice President,
British Parking Association
Parking in a National Park
How to manage seasonal demand for leisure parking while supporting local communities and protecting a precious landscape.
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Nathan Leadbeater, Visitor Services Supervisor, and Simon Hill, Visitor Management Lead, Lake District National Park Authority
Q&A
15.15
Afternoon break
Tea & coffee served in the exhibition area
15.30
Scams, fraud and antisocial behaviour
Local authority traffic, parking and environmental teams are on the front line when it comes to identifying, combating and deterring a wide range of antisocial and fraudulent behaviour.
A panel of counter-fraud experts and local authority officers will discuss how to identify – and tackle – problems such as QR 'quishing', fake card readers and false number plates.
Chair
Gavin Manger, Strategic Engagement Manager, Landor LINKS
The panel will include:
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Richard Boultbee, Parking Consultant, National Blue Badge
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Steven Foster, Parking Team Manager, Newcastle City Council
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Melissa Holmes, Head of Business Development, Marston Holdings
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Sergeant Chris Milburn, Durham Constabulary
Fraudulent and antisocial behaviour affecting the parking sector includes:
Cloned number plates involve criminals copying or stealing legitimate vehicle registrations to put on similar cars – often to avoid penalties for speeding, parking illegally or more serious offences. It is the innocent plate owner to receive fines and penalties.
Ghost plates are modified or false vehicle license plates designed to be unreadable by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras through the use of reflective sprays, clear films, or altered fonts.
Parking scams involve criminals placing fake QR codes on signs or payment machines that link to fraudulent websites, tricking drivers into entering their bank details or signing up for costly subscriptions, often under the guise of official payment apps.
Blue Badge fraud involves misusing a disabled parking permit for personal gain. It is a criminal offence punishable by fines and badge confiscation.
If you have an idea for a presentation, or are interested in taking part in a panel, contact Gavin Manger
via email: gavin.manger@landor.uk
16.30
Close of conference
Speakers
Tim McGuinness
Cabinet Member for Rural, Farming and Transport
Durham County Council
Stephen Jones
Highway Network Manager
Durham County Council
Alex Sykes
Growth Director
Marston Holdings
Steven Foster
Parking Team Manager
Newcastle City Council
Mark Moran
Editor and event programmer
Landor LINKS
Kulvir Kang
Director of Product
Intelli-Park
Andrew Potter
Director
Parking Perspectives
Chris Harrison
Regional Director
Project Centre
Alexandra Hobbs
Parking Manager
South Tyneside Council
Louise Winch
Associate, Kerbside Management
Project Centre
Melissa Homes
Head of Business Development
Marston Holdings
Nathan Leadbeater
Visitor Services Supervisor
Lake District National Park
Kieron Moralee
Manager, Traffic Management Section
Durham County Council
Richard Boultbee
Parking Consultant
National Blue Badge
Andrea Jones
Managing Director
Project Centre
Peter Broxton
Parking and Infrastructure Team Leader
Durham County Council
Richard Groombridge
Strategic Product and Development Manager
GeoPlace
Lynn Ryan
Service Manager, Parking Services
Newcastle City Council
Simon Hill
Visitor Management Lead
Lake District National Park
Lee Mowbray
Senior Engineer
Durham County Council
Gavin Manger
Strategic Engagement Manager
Landor LINKS
Exhibiting Opportunities
An exhibition area will showcase leading industry solutions, products, and services aimed at optimising parking management, improving user experience, and supporting sustainable urban mobility.
Why exhibit?
Showcase your solutions to decision-makers at the North East Parking Show 2026, where innovation meets impact.
Exhibiting offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers from local authorities, hospitals, shopping centres, universities, and other high-impact sectors, all focussed on enhancing parking solutions.
Share your expertise, demonstrate your latest products, and engage in meaningful conversations that can drive lasting partnerships and help shape the future of parking in the region.
Don't miss the chance to elevate your brand and gain exposure in a space where communities and the economy intersect through positive parking initiatives.
Attendees will have ample opportunities to connect, discuss, and exchange ideas through networking breaks, lunch sessions, and an informal networking reception the evening before the conference.
Programme enquires? Please contact
Gavin Manger on: 07552 502 943
3m x 2m package
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3m x 2m open space exhibition area supplied with table, chairs, wi-fi and power supply
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Company logo and 150 word profile on the event website
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Up to 3 delegate places for staff, colleagues and guest invitations
£2,000 + VAT
2m x 2m package
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2m x 2m open space exhibition area supplied with table, chairs, wi-fi and power supply
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Company logo and 150 word profile on the event website
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Up to 3 delegate places for staff, colleagues and guest invitations
£1,750 + VAT
Supporter package
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Company logo as 'Supporter' on the event website, in all advertisements and communications (print and digital)
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Inclusion on the programme, with a speaker or session chair (to be discussed with the programme manager)
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3m x 2m open exhibition area supplied with table, chairs, wi-fi and power supply
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Company logo and 250 word profile on the event website
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Up to 5 delegate places for staff, colleagues and guest invitations
£3,000 + VAT
Other opportunities & add-ons
Lanyard Sponsor
Your logo printed on every delegate lanyard worn throughout the day
£1,500 + VAT (Exclusive and includes price of printing the lanyards)
Badge Sponsor
Your logo printed on every attendee badge
£1,000 + VAT (Exclusive)
Programme Sponsor
Your logo printed on the cover of the printed agenda and at the top of the online programme
£1,200 + VAT (Exclusive)
Branded Seat Drop
Each seat gets a branded flyer / giveaway
£750 + VAT
To enquire about any of the above opportunities please contact Jason Conboy on: 020 7091 7895
or email: jason@landor.co.uk
