East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Cabinet has approved free parking for the four weekends in November/December running up to Christmas.
The popular scheme, which the council has run for the past thirteen years, will apply to all council-run on-street and off-street car parks.
Pay and display machines in these locations will be clearly marked to let shoppers know there is no charge for the weekends of 27-28 November, 4-5 December, 11-12 December and 18-19 December, from 8am on Saturday until 8am on Monday.
Local Councillor David Boyton who represents residents in Beverley has welcomed the move by the authority.
Speaking to HU17.net he said;
“I am delighted that parking charges will be scrapped at weekends in the run-up to Christmas.”
“It is a bold move that over the years has proved to be very popular with business and people who want to go shopping locally.”
“It has been a very difficult time in recent months. I am sure many small businesses in Beverley will also welcome this news. Anything that can help support our high streets can only be seen as a good thing.”
“Anything we can do as a council to help traders in Beverley and the wider area in the run up to Christmas should be done.”
Councillor Jonathan Owen, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:
“As has been the case in previous years, free parking in the run-up to Christmas will once again be offered in the East Riding.
“This scheme provides real and tangible benefits for the local economy by providing a timely boost at what is an important time of the year for traders. It also helps our residents and visitors to the area who are preparing for the festive season.”
Whilst parking charges are suspended, motorists are advised that normal parking rules still apply, such as those around disabled parking bays, maximum stays and controlled parking zones (CPZ).
