SHDC announces free town centre parking this Christmas

South Hams District Council has said it "would like to add some festive cheer to residents by offering free parking in local towns, for Christmas shopping and to support the high streets". 

Visit Totnes, Modbury, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth this holiday season and enjoy the festive atmosphere while shopping. 

The FREE ALL DAY parking events are to be held on the following days, at: 

Modbury on Saturday, 9 December
Ivybridge on Saturday, 9 December
Totnes on Wednesday, 13 December
Dartmouth on Friday, 15 December
Kingsbridge on Saturday, 16 December
Salcombe on Saturday, 16 December 

South Hams District Council’s Executive Member for Community Services and Operations, Cllr Victor Abbott, said: "With Christmas being such an expensive time of the year, especially with the cost of living crisis, we would like to help to do something to ease the burden in some way for everyone. If we can encourage shoppers to the high street, it will help to support our local businesses. 

"Please take advantage of the chance to park for free in our town centre car parks and enjoy the community festive atmosphere and Christmas lights."