Christmas shoppers get free parking in Weymouth for 3 nights this month

Motorists heading to Weymouth town centre can save a few quid by taking advantage of free parking in council-run car parks during the Christmas shopping period.

Weymouth and Portland Borough Council has announced that as part of its "ongoing priority to boost the borough’s economy", residents and visitors will be able to park for free during late-night shopping on Thursday nights, to help boost trade for local businesses and keep costs down this Christmas.

One of the free parking evenings has been organised to coincide with the Rotary Club’s Christmas Sparkle event on 9 December, to help support the organisers and promote the borough’s night time economy.

Free parking will be available in the following car parks on 9th, 16th & 23rd of December, between 4-10pm:

• Park Street
• Melcombe Regis
• Harbourside
• Cosens Quay
• Swannery
• Governors Lane
• Council Offices
• Royal Yard (near Gloucester Street)

Cllr Christine James, Brief Holder for Transport and Infrastructure, said: “It is of prime importance to us as a council to help local traders during the recession, and also to help ease the financial burden for shoppers during the festive season. 

“Weymouth’s town centre provides a great selection of national chain stores and small local outlets to suit all budgets. I hope that free parking will help residents save money and encourage people to do their Christmas shopping locally this year to help support the borough’s economy.”