December 11

Free car parking in New Malden

We all know how hard the current economic climate is for small businesses and have heard a lot about high streets recently. That is why the New Malden neighbourhood committee - chaired by Conservative Cllr Ken Smith has made it possible for free car parking for people who want to shop in New Malden. Below is the council press release about this...

A Christmas gift for local residents!

Free car parking in New Malden and discounts in local shops

Shoppers in New Malden are set to benefit from free Saturday parking in a bid to boost trade in the run-up to Christmas and to remind residents of the variety available on their doorsteps. As well as the free parking, shoppers will be able to show part of their parking tickets for discounts and offers at participating local businesses in the town centre.

This scheme is possible thanks to the Maldens & Coombe Neighbourhood Committee, who have organised the free car parking initiative at Blagdon Road multi-storey car park. Parking is free for up to four hours on the selected days. Keep an eye out for posters in the local shops for those offering discounts.

The scheme will run from Friday 25 November when the Christmas lights will be switched on, then every Saturday until Christmas Eve. The big switch on itself will take place at 5:30pm on 25th, with a festive parade along New Malden High Street, organised by the Malden Fortnight Committee.

Cllr Ken Smith, Chair of Maldens & Coombe Neighbourhood said, “It is important that we as a Council support our local shopping areas and maintain these as facilities for the local community. They especially need our support in the current economic environment and I am particularly pleased as Chair of the Neighbourhood that we have been able to put this scheme in place here.”