Parking voucher scheme to support local businesses

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Sunday, 3 December 2017 21:13

Herefordshire Council has issued vouchers for free parking to encourage customers to visit independent businesses in Hereford this Christmas.

The scheme is in partnership with the Hereford Business Improvement District (BID) team and aims to promote independent businesses during the busy Christmas period.

Cabinet Member for Transport & Regulatory Services, Cllr Barry Durkin said: “I’m pleased to be working with the Hereford BID team. We have listened to businesses who are finding it tough in the current economic climate and would like to help encourage shoppers to shop locally this Christmas.”

The parking vouchers are available for local independent businesses to issue to customers. They can be used throughout December for 3 hours free weekend car parking at the Town Hall car park (access via East Street) and Greyfriars overflow car park (the section under the bridge) on Saturdays and Sundays. They can also be used for 2 hours free parking (Monday to Saturday) in the limited waiting bays on Castle Street. These locations are a short walk from the Independent Quarter on Church Street and the surrounding area.

Retailers who would like to receive vouchers to give to customers should contact the Hereford BID team on 01432 376830.

Don’t forget: Herefordshire Council car parks in Hereford city centre, including the Old Market and on-street pay & display, are free for shoppers after 4pm every Wednesday until Christmas.