Council announces free parking in Swansea this weekend

The free-parking weekend in the city centre follows criticism of increased parking charges the council introduced in April.

The council has said further parking offers are to follow in the coming weeks.

All car parks listed on the council’s city centre car parks webpage are included in the free weekend offer – except for the Copr Bay car park (Swansea Arena). 

Rob Stewart, Leader of the Council, said it’s part of the council’s commitment to shoppers, businesses and visitors alike.

He said: “The free weekend of parking is a summertime shopping bonus for city centre shoppers and businesses ahead of the introduction of new parking offers.

“We are doing everything we can to continue to support the public and local businesses in Swansea and these latest car parking offers will make a difference to those working and shopping in the city centre.”

Later in the summer, the Council say they will also kick start the free bus offer which has been running successfully during school holidays. The free bus service will launch during the summer school holidays and enable everyone to travel for free on any bus in Swansea.

Cllr Stewart added: “The free bus offer has had a really positive impact in terms of reducing travel costs for families, as well as encouraging more people out of their cars and onto public transport. I look forward to its return in July.”

Car parking at council Park and Ride sites at Fabian Way and Landore remain at £1.

(Lead image: Swansea Council)