Free Parking To Launch On ‘Small Business Saturday’
Written by HFM News on 4th December 2020
There is free parking in Market Harborough tomorrow, as people are encouraged to do their Christmas shopping in the town centre.
It is the first weekend since ‘non-essential’ retailers reopened following lockdown and Harborough District Council is waiving charges on the next three Saturdays in a bid to help them.
Tomorrow is also Small Business Saturday – a national initiative to encourage people to use their independent shops and market traders.
Council Leader Phil King says it is vital people ‘shop local’.
The Council will offer four-hours free parking in its short-term car parks and waive charges all day in its long-term ones.
Drivers will still need to register their stay through the Pay by Phone App or by getting a free ticket from the pay and display machines, although will not have to enter their registration number.
Jarrod Burke, owner of Randalls candy shop of Church Square, told Hfm the free parking is very welcomed:
