PARKING restrictions in Northwich have been lifted at the request of local traders.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has confirmed that permit restrictions on the Market Car Park have been removed.

Previously, members of the public were prohibited from using the site on the mornings of market days.

The council say the move has been made ‘to support local businesses’.

A spokesperson said: “There has previously been a restriction in place on the Market Car Park from 8am until 10am on market days since November 2018.

“This enabled traders to access parking and for loading purposes.

“Market traders and other local businesses have now asked that there is full access to the car park for the public on all days to support local trade.

“Therefore, the council has removed the restriction from Sunday (November 10) and the car park is now available for people to use at all times to visit the market and other nearby businesses.”