FREE parking will be available in Royston town centre in the run-up to Christmas. North Herts District Council s Royston area committee has agreed to fund the cost of providing free parking after 4pm on selected dates. It will be available on December 18,

FREE parking will be available in Royston town centre in the run-up to Christmas.

North Herts District Council's Royston area committee has agreed to fund the cost of providing free parking after 4pm on selected dates.

It will be available on December 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, and 24, at the Civic Centre, Market Place, Angel Pavement, John Street, Priory Gardens, and The Warren car parks.

Cllr Fiona Hill, Chairman of Royston Area Committee, said: "The council has a priority of supporting town centres and this is particularly important in the present difficult trading conditions.

"By offering free parking we hope to encourage residents to shop locally to support local businesses.