Parking is free in Dover District Council owned car parks today in support of Small Business Saturday.

Charges will still apply to car parks not owned by DDC, including those at Sainsbury's and Co-op in Deal.

On-street parking charges will continue to apply and other restrictions, including yellow lines, will still be enforceable.

Parking will also be free in DDC off-street car parks from Friday, December 18 to Monday, December 28 December inclusive, when KCC has also agreed to on-street parking being free.

Cllr Nigel Collor, DDC cabinet member for access and licensing said: “We’re delighted to again support Small Business Saturday and offer free parking as we approach the festive period to help local traders and encourage town centre shopping.

"We trust those working in our town centres will park where they usually do to let customers take advantage of the free parking.”