Parking will be free in East Dunbartonshire town centres on the four Saturdays leading up to Christmas, with charges suspended in the Council's fee-levying car parks.
If you're driving to Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch or Milngavie for festive shopping or to enjoy a bite to eat on Saturdays 2, 9, 16 and 23 December then the good news is you won't need to pay to park your sleigh.
Councillor Paul Ferretti, Convener of the Council’s Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Committee, said, "We will once again be suspending charges in our town centre car parks on the four Saturdays leading up to Christmas Day.
“If you're out and about then please support local shops, hospitality venues and service providers if you can. Appropriately, the first day of suspended charges is 2 December - which is Small Business Saturday.”
Please note, to ensure public safety, the Council's community and parking wardens will still be enforcing parking regulations and restrictions for any vehicles parked inappropriately (on-street and off-street) - including Blue Badge misuse - on the Saturdays when charges are suspended.
The Council is also a supporter of the Scotland Loves Local campaign - which includes the East Dunbartonshire Gift Card - led by Scotland's Towns Partnership. For more information on the card, visit Town and City Gift Cards [opens in a new window].
The Scotland Loves Local East Dunbartonshire Gift Card is a good way to support businesses in your community while treating a friend or loved one. Visit Town and City Gift Cards [opens in a new window] for more information on how to buy and spend. To register your business to accept the card, go to the Scotland Loves Local website [opens in a new window].