Town centre parking will be free this weekend.

Maldon District Council has made parking free in all Maldon town centre pay and display car parks on Saturday 8, Saturday 15 and Thursday 20 December.

Normal charges however will apply at all other times and at the Promenade Park during these periods.

Bob Boyce, chairman of the council's community services committee, said: "I hope that everyone will take advantage of these free parking days in the run up to the festive season in order to help support and boost the economy of the town.”