Presteigne shoppers will benefit from free parking on the first Saturday of each month for the next year.

From April 4 2026, Presteigne and Norton Town Council will cover the cost of the High Street (Shopper’s) Car Park to encourage visits to the town centre and support local businesses. The scheme will run as a 12-month trial, with its success reviewed before the end of March 2027 to decide whether it should continue.

Drivers should note that the offer does not apply to the Hereford Street Car Park, where normal ticket charges will still apply.

The town council said: “The Council is paying the County Council for the hire of the car park on these days to encourage visits to the High Street and to provide a boost for businesses. The success of the project will be reviewed before the end of the 12 months and a decision made on whether to continue beyond March 2027.”