PARKING will be free in a number of car parks on various dates in the run-up to Christmas to help boost town centre businesses - including today.
The offer is running in selected Dorset Council car parks in towns such as Beaminster, Bridport, Dorchester, and Lyme Regis.
The specific dates are Beaminster: December 7; Blandford: November 29 & 30, December 7, 20; Bridport: December 4, 7; Dorchester: November 23, 30, December 7, 12; Lyme Regis: November 23 & 24, December 7, 23; Sherborne: December 1; Weymouth: November 30, December 7, 23.
Cllr Jon Andrews, Cabinet Member for Place Services, said: “We’re bringing our own slice of Christmas cheer to Dorset this November and December. You’ll be able to enjoy free parking in many of our car parks on selected days and spend extra time in Dorset’s delightful shops.
“This offer includes Small Business Saturday on 7 December the national campaign to support local businesses by shopping locally.”
Other providers may also offer free parking in the run-up to Christmas - check the charges boards/ticket machines for details.
On-street parking charges and private car park charges will still apply.
Details of all the car parks and free parking dates can be seen on the council's Christmas parking webpages at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/free-christmas-parking
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