Free Parking From Dover District Council
As a special boost for communities at this time of the year, and
looking forward to the range of celebrations in a very special new
year, Dover District Council is offering free parking on Saturday
17 and Sunday 18 December in all DDC owned car parks across the
district. This offer does not include on-street Pay & Display
areas.
This may not apply to certain car parks managed by DDC but owned
by others as these businesses may wish for the usual turnover of
vehicles for trading reasons. However, Sainsbury’s in Deal has
already stated that they will also be offering free parking on
these two days. Car parks not forming part of the scheme, road
markings such as double yellow lines and on-street parking areas
will be enforced as usual.
Cllr Nigel Collor, DDC Cabinet Member for Access and Property
Management said: “We are offering our communities a weekend of free
parking in our car parks as we look forward to an exciting new
year, when we will see a range of celebrations, including the
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games in London, with the
Olympic Torch in Dover on 18 July and in Deal, Sandwich and Sholden
the following day.
“In these difficult economic times, DDC is looking at its
finances, like all businesses, but is offering free parking in
certain areas as a one-off goodwill gesture. I would ask traders to
join in the spirit of this offer by parking where they usually do
and let potential customers use Town Centre car parks, and some
traders may like to tie this in with their own promotions. We look
forward to continuing to work together with all partners as we
continue to drive forward for a happy and successful new year.”
Date:
05/12/2011
Contact: Andy
Steele
Telephone: 01304
872020
Fax: 01304
872300
Press Office Direct Line: 01304 872020
