From Bedford to Peterborough: can free parking revive local shops?

Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has turned up the volume on his campaign promise to introduce free parking in Peterborough City Centre and St Neots, pointing to Bedford as proof that the scheme can breathe new life into town centres. “Free parking has transformed Bedford,” Bristow declared. “Four hours free! This is exactly … Continue reading From Bedford to Peterborough: can free parking revive local shops?