Three free parking days for shoppers in December

Two additional dates have been offered to shoppers if they are unable to make use of the initiative on 7 December

It will be free to park in all council owned car parks and to use the Truro Park and Ride for three dates in December, Cornwall Council has said.

The free parking is available on 7, 14 and 23 December.

The initiative is designed to support Small Business Saturday on 7 December, a national initiative now in its 11th year.

Martin Worth, the council's portfolio holder for customers, said: "Small Business Saturday is a reminder to us all about the importance of supporting the high street and local businesses.

"And if you’re not able to make it to your local high street this Small Business Saturday, this year we’re offering two additional free parking dates in the run up to Christmas.

"You might take up the offer of parking for free in one of our car parks, but if you want to leave the car at home, our bus network continues to offer great value with single journeys costing just £2."

Cornwall Council has warned motorists who park in a pay-on-exit car park to take a ticket from the entrance barrier as usual.

When leaving the car park, simply insert the ticket into the machine by the exit and the barrier should open if it is on one of the selected free days.