Free parking for Christmas

Saturday, 1 December 2018 19:30

Shoppers in Coalville Credit: North West Leicestershire District Council

Ashby and Coalville are encouraging people to shop local this Christmas.

Ashby de la Zouch and Coalville are encouraging shoppers to support local businesses by offering free parking this Christmas.

North West Leicestershire District Council car parks will be free of charge on every Saturday in December.

Charges usually apply in Coalville and Ashby de la Zouch, but will be free every Saturday from 1 - 27 December including all of the following car parks:

Coalville

Market Hall
Margaret Street
James Street
Council offices and London Road
Needhams Walk.

Ashby de la Zouch

Hood Park Leisure Centre
North Street
South Street
Brook Street.

Councillor Alison Smith MBE, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Community Services at North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “Christmas is a really important time for the businesses in our towns and we can all support them by shopping locally.

“We want to make it convenient and easy to do this, so our council car parks will be free every Saturday in December.

“Please take advantage of this and help give our high streets a real boost this festive season.”

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