Residents and visitors are encouraged to make the most of two free car parking days in the Borough with Christmas approaching, as the Council continues to support town centre businesses and events.
The offer will see free car parking available at selected car parks on two Sundays in the run-up to Christmas, helping people to enjoy the town centre events taking place without having to pay for parking.
In Bedworth, free parking will be available on Sunday, 29 November, at Spitalfields car park, from 9:30am until 6pm. The free parking will provide a boost for town centre businesses while giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy Believe in Bedworth’s free ice-skating rink at Bedworth Covered Market, with the Teenage Market returning to the Borough at the same location.
Free parking will be available in Nuneaton at Harefield Road multi-storey car park, also from 9:30am until 6pm, on Sunday, 13 December. The initiative on this day will allow visitors to back local businesses during the busy Christmas trading period, while making it easier for families to take in Nuneaton BID’s returning Lantern Parade from 4pm.
This will also complement Ropewalk Shopping Centre’s decision to stay open late that evening, providing further shopping opportunities for those attending.
Cllr Jake Groves, Portfolio Holder for Town Centre Regeneration and Business Development, said:
“Making it as easy as possible for people to enjoy our towns and shop locally without having to think about the cost of parking is incredibly important.
“Supporting events and town centres, particularly with Christmas approaching, is vital for businesses to strengthen the wider economic development of our towns.
“That’s why we’re delighted to offer free car parking on these days, making our towns more accessible, and encouraging people to support local businesses and enjoy the events on offer.”
Residents and visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the free car parking days and events by exploring the local town centres and supporting businesses.