Free parking in Rotherham town centre this Christmas

Rotherham Borough Council has announced shoppers can park free of charge in all council-run on-street bays and off-street car parking on Saturdays — in addition to the usual free parking on Sundays.

It will also be available on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, returning to normal on Saturday, January 7.

Cllr Denise Lelliott, the council’s Cabinet member for jobs and the local economy, said: “I’m pleased to announce the free Saturday parking in council-owned car parks. We want to do all we can to help shoppers and businesses alike.

“Local traders have said that the free parking in the run up to the festive season gives them a vital boost to their businesses.

“We have a very good and improved retail offer in the town centre, as confirmed by Rotherham winning the national award for the Great British High Street of the year awards in 2015. 

“Our independent shops have a well-deserved reputation for providing first-class customer service as well as having quality goods. Shopping in the town centre gives lots of choice for customers, come along and use the free parking to see the great range of gifts and products on offer.

“This Christmas, we hope that everyone in Rotherham gets behind their local shops and businesses - your support can really make a difference to our local economy.”

Free parking is available as usual at weekends on Forge Island and drivers can also park free of charge for up two hours for free on weekdays in the “red zone.”

For more information on festive gifts available in the town centre see this eight-page guide.