Festive free parking boost for shoppers and businesses

Parking will be free again this year on Saturdays in December in all District Council car parks to support shoppers and businesses in the busy build-up to Christmas and the New Year.

In Biddulph and Leek, parking is free on Saturdays 30 November, 7, 14 and 21 December. Parking will also be free in Biddulph on Christmas Eve (Tuesday 24 December).

The free dates in Cheadle are Saturdays 14 and 21 December.

Councillor Charlotte Atkins, Cabinet member for Services, said: "The festive season is fast approaching and we know that offering free parking is always welcomed by our residents and visitors and gives our businesses and seasonal events a boost. So I'm delighted to announce that we'll be providing that again this year.

"There are a wealth of shops, restaurants and visitor attractions in the Moorlands and Christmas is a very important period for them. We hope the added bonus of free parking will encourage more people to make our District their first choice for buying gifts and treats and socialising with family and friends this year."

Whilst parking is free, other regulations, such as how long you can park for, will apply. On street parking will operate as usual.

Notes to Editors

The Town Councils in Biddulph, Cheadle and Leek have five free parking days per year and they choose when to use them. Cheadle has two remaining days to use over the festive season - parking was free in the town on 8 June and 6 July to support events in the town and for the Christmas lights switch-on on 16 November. Leek used one of its days for the lights switch-on event on 15 November.

Published on 18 November 2024