Christmas shoppers in Southend town centre can spend, spend, spend without the added hassle of worrying about a parking ticket.

On late night shopping days, all major town centre car parks will be free of charge on Thursday nights.

The nine Southend car parks are:

Alexandra Street car park

Clarence Road car park

Elmer Approach car park

Tyler's Avenue car park

Warrior Square car park

Farringdon multi-storey car park

Essex Street multi-storey car park

Milton Street car park

Southend Central Library car park.

Councillor Brian Kelly, executive member for transportation and engineering, said: "This opportunity is intended to give shoppers a helpful hand at enjoying their shopping trip without the pressure of receiving a parking ticket."

Published Tuesday December 16, 2003

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