Free parking in Mid Sussex in lead up to Christmas – all you need to know

Mid Sussex District Council is offering free town centre parking after 3pm on Saturdays in the lead up to Christmas.
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National lockdown measures will be lifted tomorrow (Wednesday, December 2), and local shops will be allowed to reopen.

The district council is encouraging people to support local shops and is incentivising the use of car parks during quiet periods.

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Councillor Stephen Hillier, cabinet member for economic growth, said: “We always support our local shoppers and traders with discounted parking charges in the run up to Christmas, but the coronavirus pandemic means we’ll be doing things a little differently this year.

Cyprus Road Car Park in Burgess Hill. Picture: Steve RobardsCyprus Road Car Park in Burgess Hill. Picture: Steve Robards
Cyprus Road Car Park in Burgess Hill. Picture: Steve Robards

“As our local shops have been closed throughout November, the December trading period could be a busy one.

“We want to encourage shoppers to spread their visits out as much as possible, so we can maintain a Covid-19 secure shopping environment in our town centres.

“The use of our car parks drops dramatically after 3pm in the winter because it starts to get dark and temperatures plummet. So, we’re encouraging more people to shop during this time by offering free parking after 3pm.

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“By shopping at a quieter time, not only will you save money, you’ll be helping to spread town centre visits out throughout the day, making it safer for everyone.”

The free parking offer will apply on Saturday, December 5, December 12, and December 19.