LEWES District Council (LDC) has agreed to offer day-time free parking to pre-Christmas shoppers in a bid to attract visitors to the Town this December.
Throughout this month, shoppers have been able to park for free every Saturday in most of the council-run car parks in the town – with Saturday 23rd December being the last chance to save a few pounds.
Working with the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, the initiative saw thirteen of the Town’s Pay & Display car parks waive all parking charges in the hope of bringing more people into the town centre.
Chamber President, Ashley Price, said “We are very grateful to Lewes District Council for providing the free parking in their car parks, which will help encourage both Lewes residents and shoppers from other nearby areas to do their shopping in Lewes in the run-up to Christmas. This will be a boost for our shops and other businesses in the town.”
Drivers using the car parks on the free Saturdays are reminded not to pay at the meters nor use the phone number or app, as the charge will be levied and drivers will not get a refund.
Please note this applies to the following LDC Car Parks only, and NOT on-street parking:
- Brook Street
- Cliffe High Street
- East Street
- Friars Walk (not the 2nd or 16th due to Farmers Market)
- Little East Street
- The Maltings
- Market Lane
- Mountfield Road
- Phoenix Causeway
- Pinwell Road
- South Street (North)
- Spring Gardens
- West Street
(Unfortunately, Westgate Street car park will continue to remain closed throughout December.)
