Car park charges dropped during Covid 19 pandemic

FOLLOWING  the Prime Minister’s announcement on March 23, regarding travel restrictions, South Oxfordshire District Council has suspended all parking charges with immediate effect – this applies to all district council car parks including that behind the Co-op in Thame and the Cattle Market car park. 

South and Vale have taken this action to support key workers and those who need to shop for essential food or medical supplies during the Coronavirus pandemic.

All charges are suspended until June 1, and during this time you do not have to display a ticket.  Any outstanding car park permits, recently expired or due to expire, will also be honoured until that date – permit holders therefore do not need to take any action before then.

Cllr David Rouane, Cabinet Member for Housing and Environment at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “This measure is designed to support those who are playing a vital role as we tackle the Coronavirus crisis and assist those who need to run essential errands.  If you are not a key worker or are not in need of essential supplies, then you must follow the government guidance and stay at home.”