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Torbay's early Christmas parking present

Torbay motorists are being urged to pay less and park longer

Torbay's early Christmas parking present

Reporter:

Jim Parker

26 Nov 2024 2:30 PM

Email:

jim.parker@clearskypublishing.co.uk

Torbay's motorists are being treated to their annual and early Christmas parking present.
 
For the sixth consecutive year, Torbay Council is offering its ‘Pay for an hour, stay for the day’ parking promotion. The offer will run from Friday, November 29, to Thursday, January 2, in selected council car parks.

The council says the promotion supports town centres during the festive period by encouraging shoppers to fully explore what the main towns and surrounding areas have to offer—without worrying that their parking will expire. 

The offer will run alongside the dates for the Bay of Lights illumination trail, allowing people to explore this magical attraction throughout the season.

Cllr Adam Billings, Cabinet Member for Pride in Place, Culture & Events, and Parking, said: “This is the sixth consecutive year we’ve offered reduced-price parking to allow people to make the most of Torbay over the festive season. The offer is always popular, allowing people to spend more time visiting our towns and attractions, including this year's Bay of Lights trail. I’m sure both retail and leisure visitors will welcome the opportunity to spend more time enjoying the best of Torbay over the season.”
 
The offer will run at the following car parks:

Torquay – Lower Union Lane and Union Square (closes at 7pm)

Paignton – Victoria multi-storey and Hyde Road (temporary car park)

Brixham – Central (up to the maximum stay), Freshwater and Oxen Cove
The fee will cover parking from when people arrive until midnight the same day (excluding Union Square which closes at 7pm, and Brixham Central which limits parking time to a maximum of three hours between 7am and 3pm).

Fees are in line with zone charges. For Lower Union Lane, payment should be on entry and not when leaving the car park.
The usual free street parking will still apply in Torquay and Paignton on Sundays in December on the following roads:

Torquay – Magdalene Road, Lymington Road, Castle Road, Union Street, Babbacombe Road

Paignton – Palace Avenue
The council says the offer doesn't apply to all car parks because 'In secondary shopping areas such as Torre, St Marychurch, Palace Avenue, Winner Street etc, there is generally free parking close by."

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