Medway Council - Free Parking Mondays in Selected Car Parks Across Medway

Free Monday parking in 10 car parks

From Monday the 3rd of April 2023, there will be free parking every Monday from 9:00am in 10 car parks across Medway.

You do not need to do anything, just park and enjoy the benefits that your local high street has to offer.

Be aware that if your vehicle is still in the car park when the next charging period starts, you will have to ensure that payment is then made to cover your continued stay.

Times vary, please see below for details:

Chatham

• The Brook car park - free from 9:00am on Monday until 12.01am on Tuesday

• St Johns car park - free from 9:00am on Monday until 7:00am on Tuesday

Rochester

• Blue Boar Lane car park - free from 9:00am on Monday until 7:00am on Tuesday

• Cathedral car park - free from 9:00am on Monday until 7:00am on Tuesday

Gillingham

• Littlewoods car park - free from 9:00am on Monday until 7:00am on Tuesday

• Balmoral Gardens car park - free from 9:00am on Monday until 7:00am on Tuesday

Rainham

• Longley Road car park - free from 9:00am on Monday until 7:00am on Tuesday

• Cricketers car park - free from 9:00am on Monday until 7:00am on Tuesday

Strood

• Temple Street car park - free from 9:00am on Monday until 7:00am on Tuesday

• Commercial Road car park - free from 9:00am on Monday until 7:00am on Tuesday

Encouraging more people to visit our high streets

Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett, said:

“We are committed to supporting local businesses and this free parking initiative aims to encourage more people to visit our high streets. Motorists do not need to do anything to use the free parking, simply park and enjoy the wide variety of shops on offer in our town centres.”

Helping small businesses

Tim Aker, Development Manager for the Federation of Small Businesses in Kent and Medway, said:

“Introducing these periods of free parking will help small businesses on the high street. Footfall matters to independent retailers and those businesses struggling with the increasing cost of doing business. We are aware of the financial pressures councils are under, and this move demonstrates Medway Council’s commitment to its high streets and small businesses.”

Medway Council