NELC to allow free car parking at six sites to help boost Small Business Saturday on December 6

  

FREE car parking will be allowed at six NELC-run sites in Grimsby and Cleethorpes on December 6 to encourage people to use town centre small businesses across the retail and hospitality sectors.

They are:

* Duchess Street, Grimsby

* Garden Street, Grimsby

* Town Hall, Grimsby

* Garibaldi Street, Grimsby

* Grant Street, Cleethorpes

* Civic Offices Car Park, Cleethorpes

Around 4,500 businesses (around 98 per cent of all businesses) in North East Lincolnshire are currently classed as micro and small businesses, employing up to 49 staff each.

Of these, 4,005  (around 87 per cent of all businesses) are classed as micro businesses, employing up to 9 staff.

Says NELC leader Cllr Philip Jackson: "Christmas is a busy time for our local independent businesses. 

"The period leading up to the big day can often generate a sizeable proportion of annual profit and can set businesses on a good footing for the months ahead.

"We are encouraging as many people in the borough as possible to show our high streets and small businesses some love and support."

Free car parking will be permitted behind Grimsby Town Hall on Small Business Saturday