Council's 'Shop Local' call backed with free festive parking in Clitheroe

A council leader has issued a rallying call for festive shoppers to "shop local" this Christmas.
As shops reopen in Clitheroe, Whalley and Longridge, Coun. Atkinson is encouraging people to show their support by shopping locallyAs shops reopen in Clitheroe, Whalley and Longridge, Coun. Atkinson is encouraging people to show their support by shopping locally
As shops reopen in Clitheroe, Whalley and Longridge, Coun. Atkinson is encouraging people to show their support by shopping locally

And Ribble Valley Borough Council is backing leader Stephen Atkinson’s call with free festive parking at four municipal car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge on three Saturdays in December.

The parking is available from 9-30am on Saturday, December 5th, 12th and 19th, at the Lowergate, Market and Railway View (council offices) car parks in Clitheroe and the Barclay Road car park in Longridge.

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Coun. Atkinson said: “We have been offering free festive parking at our main car parks for some years now and the initiative has proved very popular.

“A lot of hard work goes into making Christmas in Ribble Valley very special and this year is no exception, despite the pandemic

“We have supported business where possible throughout the pandemic and are asking local people to support local traders during these extremely challenging times for the high street.

“So forget the hustle and bustle of retail parks or hours spent online and take advantage of free parking in Clitheroe and Longridge to see what our unique, independent and safe shops have ,to offer.”

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The free parking is intended for shoppers only, not traders or town centre workers, and other municipal car parks are not included.

Information on the locations of Ribble Valley Borough Council car parks is available at ribblevalley.gov.uk.