ANSA PARKING CONSULTANTS · NOTEBOOK

Notes from the founders.

Working thoughts on all things parking, drawn from real projects and the questions we hear from the sector most often. Written by Anne and Sara, in plain English, with no selling attached.

In-Depth

Longer, considered pieces: the projects we keep coming back to, worked through in full.

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In-Depth AIRPORTS 26 OCTOBER 2026 6 MIN READ

Why Airports Charge for Premium Terminal Drop‑Off: More Than Just a Fee

Airport drop-off charges are back in the headlines following recent BBC coverage, but this is far from a new debate. Since May 2026, the issue has prompted more than 20 written parliamentary questions, covering everything from rising costs and consumer fairness to calls for regulation. With scrutiny continuing, we explore why airports charge for premium terminal drop-off and how these fees contribute to managing congestion, maintaining safety and security, and keeping busy airport forecourts operating efficiently.

By Sara Fisher

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In-Depth APPEALS 9 OCTOBER 2026 7 MIN READ

When the Evidence Doesn’t Stack Up

Most appeal evidence is genuine, but every so often something doesn’t add up. The answer isn’t to become suspicious of every document. It’s to build an appeals process that can distinguish between a document that looks genuine and evidence of an event that actually happened.

By Anne Bevis

In-Depth MEET & GREET 8 JULY 2026 7 MIN READ

What Makes Reputable Meet and Greet Operators Stand Apart?

Most operators work hard to deliver a professional, reliable service, but a small minority keeps undermining public confidence. For reputable operators that’s a challenge they didn’t create, and an opportunity: to make trust a competitive advantage by helping customers verify, not just believe.

By Anne Bevis

In-Depth FREIGHT 8 JUNE 2026 7 MIN READ

The Truth About UK Freight & HGV Parking

An 11,000-bay shortage, organised cargo theft and a market that rewards weak security: why ‘safe’ parking isn’t ‘secure’, and how the industry is fighting back.

By Sara Fisher

Insights

Short, practical reads: a single question answered in plain English.