SEVERAL towns in Worcestershire will start offering free parking for up to an hour at their car parks.
Droitwich, Evesham, and Pershore will be offering free parking in Wychavon District Council-owned car parks for up to an hour.
It is hoped the move will bring more shoppers into towns and support the High Street.
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Councillor Dan Birch said: “Wychavon have agreed to implement one hour free car parking!
“This is something that was first discussed at the Droitwich Small Business Association by local retailers.
“Both Councillor Richard Morris and I have long believed this is critical to supporting our High Street and Town Centre.
Wychavon District Council Covercroft Car Park bt Morrisons will be one of the car parks affected. (Image: Street View)
“After months of back and forth, I am pleased that this has been encompassed into the package of measures being announced by Wychavon to put back into the community.”
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The official date when this will be implemented has not yet been revealed.
The one-hour free parking is possible thanks to a £5 million We Are Wychavon Support Fund delivered by Wychavon District Council.
The money will be invested over the next two years and is built around four key themes of supporting wellness, supporting business, supporting families and young people, and supporting sustainable communities.
Free parking is just one of several measures implemented.
Cllr Richard Morris, leader of Wychavon, said: “For more than 50 years, we have worked hard to improve the lives of our residents.
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“The We Are Wychavon Support Fund is another example of that commitment in action.
“It’s about providing practical help where it can make the biggest difference, whether that is helping someone learn a new skill, supporting a family through a difficult period, or strengthening a local community project.
“I’m delighted thousands of residents will have the opportunity to benefit from the fund over the next two years.
“This is just the beginning.
“As more schemes are developed over the coming months, we look forward to announcing even more opportunities for residents, businesses, and communities to benefit from the fund.”