Local shoppers will be able to enjoy free parking at selected times in Lancaster and Morecambe in the run up to Christmas.

On Sundays between 16 November and 28 December there will be free parking at all of Lancaster City Council’s pay and display car parks in Lancaster and Morecambe.

There will also be free parking for anyone coming into Lancaster to enjoy late night Thursday shopping.

On Thursdays from 20 November until 18 December all of the city council’s car parks will be free to use after 6.00pm.

Evening parking in Morecambe is already free.

“This concession is designed to support local retailers by making it less costly for local people to take advantage of the late night shopping,” commented Coun Roger Mace, Leader of Lancaster City Council, “and Sunday shopping facilities offered locally in the run up to Christmas.”