FREE parking reminder for shoppers and diners in Boston

PLEASE NOTE: The council has issued this statement: “From June 1, 2021, the free one-hour shopper parking scheme, offered by the council to support our local economy, will come to an end with the one-hour free shopper parking ticket no longer being available.

“From June 1, shoppers and visitors will need to purchase car parking tickets for their desired length of stay from the ticket machines in all of our car parks, or alternatively, use the MiPermit app in our off-street car parks if you prefer to pay by phone.

“All day parking is available for as little as £2. The council’s car parking charges can be found in our car parking guide accessible here.”

A reminder for all residents and visitors that Boston has 2.5 hours free parking for all shoppers and diners in all Boston Borough Council owned car parks.

This 2.5 hours of free parking is available until 31st December 2020, after which it will be reduced to 1 hour free parking. Click here for more information.

Cllr Jonathan Noble, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Commercial, said: “This move was implemented on June 29^th to help support the economy and the town centre as we began to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and move back to business as usual.

“I urge all residents and visitors to make sure they use the ticket machine in the car parks to get their free 2.5 hour parking ticket. It is so easy to use; just press the yellow button labelled free followed by the green button to issue the ticket.”

“We hope this will encourage everyone, give businesses the much needed support our beautiful town needs and help in boosting our local businesses back to economic success. We look forward to seeing the heart of Boston recover from this pandemic and we thank everyone for their cooperation during these times.”

The 2.5 hours free is available in the following car parks: Bargate Green, Custom House Quay, Cattle Market, Botolph Street, Doughty Quay, West End, St George’s Road, Artillery Row, Maud Street, Buoy Yard, Victoria Place, Staniland, George Street, Spayne Road and Tunnard Street.

Not included in this is Pump Square, Market Place, South Square, Station Approach and Wide Bargate.

For more information on this scheme and parking permits please visit: https://www.mybostonuk.com/town-centre/car-parks/

Cllr Jonathon Noble pictured showing the free parking notice on one of our ticket machines with a very happy Ray Taylor who was so pleased to receive his free parking ticket.

Published on 18th September 2020.