Free parking on Thursday nights until Christmas

Wed, 28 Oct 2020

Parking is being made free in several sites in the capital from tomorrow.

It’s part of a joint plan by Douglas Borough Council and the Department of Infrastructure to boost trade in the town centre.

Parking at the Bottleneck, Shaw’s Brow and Chester Street car parks will be free every Thursday until Christmas Eve.

Council Leader Councillor David Christian MBE JP said: ‘Trading conditions have never been more challenging, so the Council is pleased to be joining forces with the Department of Infrastructure to kick-start Christmas shopping in Douglas a little earlier this year. The Council has traditionally offered free Thursday late-night and weekend parking from when the Christmas lights are switched on in November. This year, though, is a year like no other and the Council is determined to do all it can to support retailers at this critical time and to make shopping local all the more convenient and accessible.
 

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