Free car parking for Jubilee weekend

Visitors to Welshpool can park for free during the entire length of the four-day Jubilee weekend next month.

Powys County Council confirmed that all of their car parks will be free throughout the county as the UK celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend from June 2-5. 

The council had already agreed to waiver the normal fees for road closures to enable communities to celebrate in style.

Nigel Brinn, Executive Director Economy and Environment said: “We are delighted that so many of our communities have applied for road closures across the weekend and are planning on hosting a street party to mark the Queen’s historic 70-year reign.

“By removing all parking charges for the duration of the weekend we hope to not only further encourage residents to visit our local towns and get involved with the jubilee celebrations but to also play our part in supporting our local businesses that are honouring this momentous landmark.”