Parking in all 84 Buckinghamshire Council owned car parks is free until August 1.

Parking charges for all council car parks were suspended early on during the lockdown in a bid to help key workers access essential services.

But as shops gradually begin to reopen, Buckinghamshire Council is trying to continue its support for local businesses in a bid to encourage shoppers to return to town centres.

Parking will be completely free until August 1, but enforcement on roads and car parks will start up again from Monday, June 22.

Traffic wardens will be checking for anyone parking illegally in disabled bays, vehicle charging bays or restricted areas and will be fined.

David Martin, Buckinghamshire Council cabinet member logistics, said: “This is great news for our shops and businesses; and it is encouraging to see our residents returning to the high street to help with the recovery of our local economy.

"To encourage both shops and shoppers alike, the council has decided not to reintroduce parking charges until August.

“However, the recent increases in road traffic and use of our car parks means we need to reintroduce enforcement of parking restrictions so that our streets and car parks are safe for all users.

"Continued free parking provided by the Buckinghamshire Council until August will give a little extra help to residents and businesses; and I encourage everyone to make good use of it during the next few weeks.”

To find details of Buckinghamshire Council owned car parks go to www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-transport/parking/car-parks