By Council offers parking discounts as Lincoln retailers reopen
Lincoln City Council have confirmed that they will be offering parking discounts as local retailers begin to reopen.
This follows the announcement that the government will permit non-essential shops to reopen from June 15.
In line with this, shoppers will be able to park in any car park operated by Lincoln City Council for a special, time-limited rate of £1 per hour, up to a maximum of £4 per day, when paying through the PaybyPhone app.
Paying through the app also allows drivers to avoid touching pay machines, however, these will continue to be regularly cleaned for those who still wish to use them.
Discounts will not be offered for those who use pay machines.
Simon Walters, Director of Communities and Environment at City of Lincoln Council, said:
“The city and its car parks reopening is exciting news for shoppers and workers who have played a key role in keeping out community safe by staying at home and away from our usually busy and vibrant city centre.
“Ensuring visitors’ ongoing safety remains a priority and we are working with a multi-agency steering group and partners to ensure Lincoln is a safe and inviting place to work and shop, in addition to being a place where local businesses can thrive.
“Our parking offer is one way of the many ways we are helping the city recover and we hope lots of people take advantage of it to come and visit the city and its shops, while ensuring they socially distance themselves from others while here.
“It has been a difficult time for retailers across the whole of the city and we hope this next stage in the relaxation of restrictions brings the return to normality a safe step closer for many.”
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