URL: https://democracy.thanet.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5468

Decision Maker: Head of Neighbourhoods

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Car Parking fees in Alpha Road Car Park, Birchington to be suspended on 6, 12, 20 & 27th December 2025. A number of local authorities suspend their parking charges in the run up to Christmas, in Thanet we offer free Saturday parking in all of our main town centres all year round. The exception to that is Birchington. This free Saturday parking is located in Mill Lane Car Park - Margate, Harold Road Car Park - Cliftonville, St Peter's Park Road Car Park - Broadstairs and Cannon Road Car Park - Ramsgate.   Yearly since December 2020 Birchington ward councillors have requested free parking in the run up to Christmas. The alternative to not offer the free Saturday parking was rejected in order to support the request from Birchington Councillors.

Date of Decision: November 26, 2025