by Gazette Reporter
East Riding Council is providing free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers from the end of this month.
To support town centre businesses, the council has offered free seasonal parking for the past 17 years.
The second weekend of free parking also coincides with Small Business Saturday, which is a national campaign encouraging people to shop locally and support small businesses.
Parking charges will be suspended at the council’s on-street and off-street parking locations across the East Riding from 8am on Saturday to 8am on Monday on the following weekends:
Saturday November 28 and Sunday, November 29
Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6
Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13
Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20
Please note that parking charges will apply on all other dates including Saturday, December 26 and Sunday, December 27.
Cllr Anne Handley, East Riding Council leader, said: “We are proud to back our high streets and town centres during this important period for local businesses.
“Offering free weekend parking in the lead-up to Christmas is a great way to encourage residents to shop locally, support independent businesses, and get involved in Small Business Saturday.”
Legal notices will be displayed in all locations to advise motorists there is no charge.
While 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).
To find a council-operated car park, visit https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/environment/roads-streets-traffic-and-parking/parking/car-park-finder/
