Free town centre parking under pilot scheme

The council hopes the free parking will encourage more people into the town centre

Shoppers, visitors, and residents in Gainsborough are to get two hours of free parking under a pilot scheme.

West Lindsey District Council hopes it will encourage more people into the town centre and support local businesses.

The move is being funded as a part of a £615,000 investment into town centre regeneration and the local economy from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, part of the government's Levelling Up agenda.

The authority said the free parking was expected to be introduced in all council-owned car parks on 1 August.

Bill Cullen, interim head of paid service at West Lindsey District Council, said: "This scheme is about making it simpler and more attractive for people to enjoy what Gainsborough has to offer.

"It is a practical step to support local businesses and continue the regeneration of the town centre."

Mr Cullen said the impact of the free parking would be monitored and the council would use feedback to inform future plans.

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