RESIDENTS and visitors to Ross-on-Wye can enjoy community events and late-night shopping in the run-up to Christmas this year with free parking being available.

The provision of free parking in the town for all has been arranged and fully funded by Herefordshire Council and free parking will take place from 4pm on the following Wednesdays in December namely 3,10 and 17 and will apply in all council car parks and on-street pay and display bays.

Free parking will also be available all day on Saturday December 6.

Councillor Barry Durkin, cabinet member for roads and regulatory services, said: “Each year, Herefordshire Council works with town councils to provide the free parking at the most beneficial time for local businesses, and we are delighted to continue this support.”