Free parking to remain in Dudley as shops make return
Free parking will remain in Dudley Council-owned car parking – in a bid to boost footfall for traders preparing to reopen their businesses next week.
Council chiefs in Dudley said parking charges would remain suspended until at least the end of the month to assist business owners looking to bounce back from lockdown.
On Monday, some businesses will be able to reopen under step two of the Government’s roadmap to ease restrictions imposed to control the spread of coronavirus.
Balvinder Heran, deputy chief executive at Dudley Council, said: “We are committed as a council to doing all we can to help borough businesses to bounce back from months of not being able to trade during lockdown.
"To that end, we have decided to keep free parking in place until the end of April at least to hopefully boost footfall in our town centres in the critical first few weeks of reopening for many shops. We will keep the position under review.”
“We know that our residents are looking forward to returning to our town centres and high streets, and that our businesses can’t wait to welcome them back.
“However, we still need to adhere to the restrictions and enjoy our town centres safely.
“I would urge businesses to make sure they are Covid-safe, and for residents visiting shops to continue to follow the guidelines and hands, space, face.”
