Wokingham Borough Council’s ruling Executive are to consider introducing free parking in Wokingham town centre when they meet next week.
At the meeting on Thursday, October 26, Cllr Chris Bowring will introduce a motion to suspend car parking charges in Wokingham town centre car parks from 3pm during November, December and January.
A notice has been placed on Wokingham Borough Council’s website revealing the plans which follow The Wokingham Paper’s popular Make It Free To P campaign, urging the council to introduce free parking during the disruptive regeneration works.
The notice reads: “Recent representations made from traders following commencement of the Market Place environmental improvements suggests potential seasonal impact on town centre businesses.
“To respond and support businesses through this busy seasonal trading period, urgent consent is sought to suspend car parking charges from 3pm in Wokingham town centre car parks from November to the end of January.”
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