Free festive parking boost for shoppers

shoppers in Rotherham have received a festive boost after the council revealed that it will offer free town centre parking on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.

The scheme will run from November 17 until December 22 and will be available in Rotherham Council’s car parks.

Dominic Beck, of Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the news.

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He said: “We are delighted at this news which will provide an additional boost to footfall and shoppers at the busiest time of the year for town centre retailers.

“The vast majority of the chamber’s members are small business who will get most benefit from this parking holiday.”

The 700-space Interchange car park is also set to reopen in time for the Christmas period after work to replace the access bridge is completed.