30-minutes free parking introduced in village car parks across Elmbridge

In further support of our local economy, Elmbridge Borough Council is introducing 30-minute free parking at the following 10 village car parks across the borough:

• Torrington Lodge car park, Claygate
• Hare Lane car park, Claygate
• Walton Road car park, East Molesey
• Southbank car park, Long Ditton
• Ashley Road car park, Thames Ditton
• New Berry Lane car park, Hersham
• Steels Lane car park, Oxshott
• Halfway car park, Walton-on-Thames
• Oatlands Village car park, Weybridge
• York Road car park, Weybridge

From Monday 31 March, residents and visitors can benefit from up to 3 hours free parking each week, depending on the charging schedule of each car park.

In Walton-on-Thames, the town centre car parks of Ashley Park, Drewitts Court and Manor Road will continue to benefit from 30 free minutes every charging day.

Cllr Kirsty Hewens, Portfolio Holder for Enterprise, Parking and Local Economy welcomes the introduction of the additional free parking:

"Offering 30 minutes of free parking is a win-win for everyone - residents, visitors, and our local businesses. It makes it easier for people to pop in for quick errands or spontaneous shopping trips, and it takes the stress out of finding and paying for parking. This simple change can really boost our local economy by drawing more customers to our shops and services.

“Our business boost funding, support for the Business Improvement Districts and local high streets and the introduction of 30minutes free parking, all demonstrate our commitment to supporting a thriving local economy in Elmbridge.”