Free parking will be available in the run up to Christmas in council-owned car parks in west Dorset to encourage residents to shop locally.
Locally, Dorset Council is offering free parking in Beaminster, Bridport, Dorchester and Lyme Regis (see below).
The free parking incentive aims to encourage residents to support local businesses by shopping locally and attending events.
For most sites in west Dorset, free parking will be available on Saturday, December 3 during the "Small Business Saturday" event.
Small Business Saturday is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign which highlights successful small businesses and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support communities.
Drivers should be aware that on-street parking charges and private car park charges will still apply.
Other providers, such as town councils, may also offer free parking in the run-up to Christmas, so drivers are encouraged to check the car park's charges boards/ticket machines for details.
If drivers normally use an online service to pay for their parking, they should check the car park's charges boards/ticket machines for details of free parking. If free parking is advertised on that day, they do not need to buy an online ticket.
Dorset Council car parks offering free parking in the lead up to Christmas:
Beaminster
Small Business Saturday 3 December in the following car parks:
The Square
Yarn Barton
Bridport
Small Business Saturday 3 December in the following car parks:
East Street
Hope Terrace
Rope Walks
South Street
West Street
Wykes Court
Dorchester
26 November, Small Business Saturday 3 December, and 15 December in the following car parks:
Acland Road
Durngate Street
Fairfield
Old Market
Top O Town
Trinity Street (south)
Wollaston Field
Lyme Regis
Small Business Saturday 3 December, and 21 December in the following car parks:
Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth
Charmouth Road
Broad Street
Cobb Gate
Holmbush
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