Free Saturday parking is set for Sleaford throughout December as North Kesteven District Council-run car parks embrace the festive period.
The free parking applies to the following car parks:
• Eastbank, next to Sleaford Leisure Centre
• Money’s Yard, off Carre Street
• Cogglesford Watermill, off Eastgate Road
• Station Road car park
• Brydone Way car park, off Grantham Road
• Westgate car park
• Church Lane car park
The same does not apply at Eastgate carpark, which is owned and operated by Sleaford Town Council, where the usual free one hour will remain in place.
This goodwill gesture from the District Council aims to attract more visitors to Sleaford, providing a boost to local businesses in support of the shop local initiative Small Business Saturday (on December 6) and for the remainder of the month.
It will also ensure that more residents can enjoy shopping in Sleaford for Christmas, while creating opportunity for more people to discover all that Sleaford offers – walks, leisure centres, museums, cafes, the Hub, and more.
This festive gesture is in addition to the free parking that already exists on weekday evenings after 6pm and on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Councillor Richard Wright, leader of North Kesteven District Council, said: “We are pleased to be suspending Saturday parking charges in our District Council-owned car parks in Sleaford throughout December again this year.
“December and the festive period is often a vibrant time in Sleaford and we hope the provision of free parking on these Saturdays will encourage more people to visit the town centre.
“This is especially timely with Small Business Saturday on December 6 and Winterlight on December 20, when many local businesses will be eager to welcome you and help you find the perfect gifts for Christmas.”
Image shows Clarks sales assistant Ruth Gilliat, who supports the Council’s free parking offer on Saturdays in December. Credit: North Kesteven District Council.
