Early Christmas Maidenhead parking present
There is some early festive cheer for Maidenhead's shoppers in the form of some 'free gifts'and 'special offers' over the Christmas season.
This week has seen the start of free parking in many Maidenhead council car parks for late night shopping.
There will now be free parking on Thursdays before Christmas, starting at 4pm in car parks at Maidenhead Nicholsons Shopping Centre, Grove Road, West Street and Hines Meadow. Free parking starts at 5pm in the Town Hall and 6pm at Mallards Reach.
There will also be free parking all day in these Maidenhead car parks on Friday, December 23 and Christmas Eve.
Another seasonal special offer - which runs until Saturday, December 31 - applies to all users of the Stafferton Way park and ride, where Maidenhead borough Advantage Card holders can enjoy four free hours of parking and non-card holders only have to pay 10p.
The shuttle bus is also free.
Short stay parking is on offer at the Hines Meadow multi-storey, which is just a few minutes walk from the town centre, with one hour's parking costing 50p and two hours £1.30.
Cllr Vicky Howes (Lib Dem, Cox Green), lead member for Maidenhead town centre, said that cutting Christmas car parking charges is a positive council contribution, helping to promote the benefits of shopping in Maidenhead by making it as easy as possible for people to get into town.
She said: "Maidenhead has a great deal to offer Christmas shoppers and we are fortunate to have a good supply of council-provided parking. By giving shoppers an added parking incentive - with either free or rock bottom prices - we are sending out a positive message to come to Maidenhead and take advantage of a family friendly experience in our shops, restaurants and cafes."
ic Berkshire ~ Maidenhead ~ Dec 9 2005
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