Free parking throughout Wychavon will come into operation at 6pm tonight until midnight Sunday (29th) to help bring trade back to flooded towns and villages.
Wychavon DC are also waiving business rates for those directly affected by the recent flooding for up to 3 months.
As far as possible town centres are open in Droitwich, Pershore, Evesham and Broadway.
Vic Allison, Deputy Managing Director said: “We’re doing everything we can to help residents and businesses to recover from the flooding. We hope that waiving parking and buisness rates for a time will support trade in our town centres.”
Michael Amies, Chairman of Pershore Market Town Partnership said: “All the shopkeepers are making strenuous efforts to carry on running their businesses as best they can. It is clear that this is very much appreciated and that the community as a whole has responded magnificently to the crisis. Wychavon Officers have been everywhere giving physical help and valuable advice throughout the last four days and many householders have had their homes saved by their initiative.”
David Noyes, Chair of Evesham Market Town Partnership said: “Despite being severely hit by recent floods businesses are pulling together, keeping shops and businesses open for the many residents who need the local services.”
Joe Ling, Droitwich Town Centre Manager said: “I am really impressed with the huge resolve and positive attitude of traders and businesses. We hope to get Droitwich back on its feet quickly and The Salt Day will be held unchanged on Saturday 15th September – even bigger and better than before.”
Wychavon will also be doing some work with national media to help Broadway, which has been particularly badly hit by incorrect messages about power and water supply. The village, that relies heavily on tourism, has already seen cancellations in bed and breakfasts from people who believe it is inaccessible and out of water and electricity. The message from the village is that they’re open for business and Wychavon are encouraging people not to cancel their breaks to the popular tourist spot.
Please note: This only applies to Council owned car parks. For details of these see the car parks page on our website.
If your business has been directly affected by the recent flooding please see our business rate flooding queries page.