CAR parks operated by Denbighshire County Council will be free to use until further notice.

The decision to suspend parking charges has been taken to assist key workers and volunteers collecting shopping and other essentials for those unable to go out during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The free parking, implemented on March 31, applies to anyone using the car parks.

Residents are being reminded to stay at home and to only go out for essential purposes and to minimise such trips.

Cllr Brian Jones, the council’s lead member for Waste, Transport and the Environment, said: “Key workers, including those working in the NHS, and volunteers helping their community are providing essential services under difficult circumstances.

“As a council we would like to play a small part in helping by removing the charges for all Council-run car parks during this time.

“Over the coming days, signs will be placed near to car park pay and display machines to make users aware the charges have been suspended.”

A full list of council-operated car parks can be found at www.denbighshire.gov.uk Some car parks are currently closed and full details are available at www.denbighshire.gov.uk/coronavirus

Free parking does not apply to the privately-operated Morfa Hall car park in Rhyl or St Asaph Cathedral car park.