Free parking extended in Horsham

Horsham District Council says free parking - first introduced on March 26 - will be extended in all council-owned car parks “to help Horsham residents park more safely, support key workers and avoid road congestion during the Coronavirus situation.”

Residents who currently park on-street within a Controlled Parking Zone will also continue to have the option of using council car parks for free.

A council spokesman said: “On-street parking enforcement will continue albeit with a strict focus on safety and ensuring the free movement of traffic, especially for the emergency services, carers and deliveries.

“People are strongly advised not to park on yellow lines, loading bays and clearways.

“Civil Parking Enforcement officers have a key highway safety role in this - their duty is to enforce yellow lines/loading bays etc so that particular vehicles can still travel freely on the network and not have to contend with dangerously parked vehicles.

“For current season ticket holders, or those who have pre-paid for their parking, Horsham District Council will extend their parking period accordingly.

“This situation will remain in place until the end of the Covid-19 lockdown.”

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