Following the plea for more support for small businesses
Futures Forum: "Publicise SmallBizSat on December 7th which aims to promote small businesses around the UK."
the District Council is reducing parking charges  today:

4th December 2013

Discount parking for Small Business Saturday

East Devon District Council is supporting Small Business Saturday December 7th by charging a maximum of £2 in its pay and display car parks...

About Sidmouth, the [EDDC] spokesperson explained: "Sidmouth shoppers might like to know that, if they feel up for a bit of gentle festive exercise, there is ample free parking available on every Saturday and Sunday in the run-up to Christmas, with the added benefit of a pleasant stroll into town through Knowle Gardens."

Pulmans View from Sidmouth - digital edition (3rd December issue: page 5)
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