As the season of goodwill approaches Gwynedd Council has released details of its free Christmas parking arrangements.
As part of efforts to boost businesses over the festive period the council is providing free stays in its car parks – every day from 9 to 26 December.
Ceredigion County Council by comparison is just offering free parking on three Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas, being 9, 16 and 23 December.
The free parking will be provided in all Council car parks from 11am everyday, leading up to Christmas. It is aimed at encouraging Gwynedd residents to buy locally and support the county’s traders.
Cllr Dafydd Meurig, Cabinet Member for the Environment said: “The Christmas period is so important to the retail and entertainment sector, and so it’s vital that we do all we can to support our local businesses. That’s why Cyngor Gwynedd is offering free parking in our car parks every day, from 11am onwards from December, 9 to 26.
“By doing this, we hope that the residents of Gwynedd and beyond will support the wide range of small businesses who are the backbone of our communities. Not only will this provide a boost for the local economy but will also show that you don’t need to travel far to do your Christmas shopping.
“So, if you’re looking for those special gifts, buying food and drink for the Festive celebrations, remember about the wealth of small businesses and local crafters here in Gwynedd, and make the most of the free parking.”
The free parking applies to Gwynedd Council public car parks.
Free car parking in Gwynedd
Parking will be free from 9-26 December in council-run car parks
Aberdyfi
Main car park
Penhelyg
Barmouth
Black Patch
Main car park
Pen y Gogledd
Promenade
Sgwar Talbot
Ffordd Jubilee
Abersoch
Y Fach, Abersoch
Bala
The Green
Stryd y Plase
Bangor
Glanrafon, Bangor
Canondy, Bangor
Plas Llwyd, Bangor
James Street, Bangor
Castlel Hill, Bangor
Mianfon, Bangor
Kyffin Square, Bangor
Beddgelert
Colwyn Bank, Beddgelert
Bethesda
Cae Star, Bethesda
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Diffwys
Yr Orsaf
Caernarfon
Penllyn
Glan Môr Uchaf
Greengate
Ffordd y Felin
Doc Fictoria
Balaclafa
Shell Site
Criminal Justice Centre
Criccieth
Abereistedd
Y Maes
Morannedd
Rhodfa'r Môr
Dolgellau
Y Marian
Marian Cefn
Fairbourne
Beach Road
Embankment
Harlech
Bron y Graig Isaf
Bron y Graig Uchaf
Min y Don
Llanberis
Lakeside
Llandanwg
Beach
Porthmadog
Heol y Parc
Cei Bach
Stryd Lombard
Borth y Gest
Llyn Bach
Iard yr Orsaf
Pwllheli
Y Maes
North Quay
Penlan
Traeth y De
Penmount
Black Lion Tavern
Tywyn
Rhodfa'r Môr
The usual fees will re-start from 27 December.
More information about the wide-range of produce on-offer from a number of Gwynedd businesses is available here: www.visitsnowdonia.info/shopping-and-local-produce