Christmas has come early for shoppers in Gloucester with the city council offering free parking to support local retailers as part of Small Business Saturday.
Small Business Saturday is a nationwide event which this year takes place on Saturday December 3.
It aims to encourage shoppers to support local and independent retailers in the run up to Christmas and Gloucester City Council is getting behind the campaign by offering free parking throughout the day.
This Saturday parking will be free in the council’s car parks on Westgate Street, Station Road and Hare Lane North.
The announcement comes after Gloucester was named as being among the top 10 best places for accessible parking in a national survey.
Small Business Saturday attracts huge attention on the day itself, with an impact that lasts all year.
Last year the campaign trended at number one in the UK on Twitter and over 90% of local councils also supported the campaign.
For more information on Small Business Saturday visit www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com