Free parking in Market Harborough and Lutterworth confirmed across Christmas period
Published Wednesday 25 October 2023For the first time in a number of years shoppers are set to benefit from free weekend parking in the run up to Christmas in council-owned car parks in the Harborough district.
Harborough District Council is offering free parking on Saturdays to encourage people to shop in the district to boost the local economy.
The free parking will be available every Saturday on 2, 9, 16 and 23 December 2023.
The council announced this decision this morning, Wednesday 25 October, at a meeting with the Market Harborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce.
Cllr Phil Knowles, Leader of Harborough District Council, said: “This initiative is supporting residents and businesses alike in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. By suspending parking charges we are showing our commitment to ensuring that our town centres don’t just survive, but thrive. I encourage people to take advantage of this fantastic offer and to use this as an opportunity to shop local.”
Shoppers can park for free for up to four hours in short stay car parks, and all day in long stay car parks in Market Harborough and Lutterworth.
Drivers will still need to register their stay and can simply do this through the Pay by Phone App or by getting a free ticket from the pay and display machines. Drivers must still enter their vehicle registration and are able to benefit from one free parking period per day.
Free parking will be available in the following Council-owned car parks:
Short stay car parks (up to 4 hours) in Market Harborough:
- Sainsbury’s
- St Mary’s Road West
- Symington Way
- Mill Hill Road
- King’s Head Place
- Doddridge Road Short Stay
- The Commons
Long stay car parks in Market Harborough:
- Springfield Street
- St Mary’s Road East
- Symington Recreation Ground
- Doddridge Road Long Stay
- Angel Street
Long stay car parks in Lutterworth:
- Chapel Street
- Church Close
- George Street
- Station Road
Council owned car parks are already free to use after 6pm Monday to Saturday, on Sunday and bank holidays.
Blue Badge holders should set their display clock on arrival at the car park, as normal, and will be permitted four hours free parking in short stay car parks, and all day free parking in long stay car parks, without the need to get a pay and display ticket.
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