Shoppers can park for free in Sandwell Council’s town centre car parks on the two Saturdays before Christmas.

There will be no charge for parking on 12th and 19th December at Sandwell Council's 40 pay and display car parks. Sunday parking is already free.

Free parking on 12 and 19 December does not include Sandwell Valley car parks or on-street parking, or other private car parks such as New Square Shopping Centre. Sandwell Council's cabinet member for sustainable transport Councillor Jackie Taylor said:

"Parking will be free on the two Saturdays leading up to Christmas for any shoppers using council-run car parks in town centres across the borough. We hope it will encourage more people to shop local after what has been a difficult time for local businesses."

For a list of council car parks offering free parking on these dates, visit sandwell.gov.uk/parking. Please note, time limits on short stay car parks still apply.