Free Parking to continue in Greyhound Lane car park, Winslow

Traders and shoppers in Winslow will welcome the news that parking is to remain free in the town’s Greyhound Lane car park, following an agreement reached with the town council.

Aylesbury Vale District Council’s cabinet this week approved a proposal to provide free parking in the car park until 2018.

The agreement will see Winslow Town Council contribute £5,000 in 2012/13, increasing annually by £500 until 2018 when the position will be reviewed.

The Market Square will continue to enjoy free parking for the first hour with a 50p charge for the second hour.

Earlier this year AVDC consulted on proposals to introduce parking charges in the Greyhound Lane car park. The town council and local traders raised their concerns that due to the current economic situation any charging proposals would be damaging to local businesses and could hinder any future recovery.

Councillor John Cartwright, Leader of the Council, said: “AVDC is keen to support the local retailers and we recognise the difficult trading environment that businesses in Winslow are facing. We have met with the town council and local traders and have listened to their concerns for their businesses during these tough economic times.

“We are pleased that we have been able to reach an agreement that enabled the situation to be resolved satisfactorily for all concerned. We hope the agreement will be welcomed by businesses, visitors and shoppers who will all continue to benefit from free parking in the town.”