Free parking at the Ridgeway and Broadway short-stay car parks will be increased from two to three hours, to help support local businesses in the area.
Earlier this month the Council announced that new terminals have been installed in short-stay district car parks to help ensure that free spaces continue to be available for shoppers and support local businesses.
The new terminals are in response to concerns that some people are overstaying their ‘free time’ allocation and in some cases staying all day. The terminals will simply ensure that people check-in when they arrive and leave at their allotted time. This will ensure a regular turnover of spaces.
Following a review of the short stay car parks, Plymouth City Council has decided to increase the free allocation by one hour at the Ridgeway short-stay in Plympton and Broadway short-stay in Plymstock.
Councillor Mark Shayer, Cabinet Member for Finance and Economy for Plymouth City Council, said: “We have already reiterated our commitment to protecting free parking. We know that it is vital to our local high streets and businesses.
“Whilst there have been a number of rumours that we plan to scrap the free parking allocations, that is simply not the case. Infact, in these two thriving business communities we are increasing the time to respond to requests from local shoppers, businesses and visitors who have indicated they need a little more time.”
The new parking terminals, which will enable people to check in and activate their free parking, have been installed in all district short-stay car parks and will be live by April 2023.
Signs will be placed in each car park to let drivers know when the terminals are due be activated and we will be writing to nearby businesses to let them know what is happening and when.
Parking officers will also be on hand when the system goes live in each car park to help explain the new arrangements.
More information about the new parking terminals and free parking