Chelmsford City Council is providing a useful guide to help you save money and time by finding a car park to suit your needs.

With the news that the Bond Street car park will close on January 3, 2015, to enable works to start on the city’s exciting new retail development, it is a great time to explore Chelmsford’s alternative parking.

For Christmas shopping trips why not choose Meadows Retail (behind Iceland), or High Chelmer (Victoria Road South). Wharf Road (near the Essex Records Office) offers an ideal long stay parking option at only £4.50 - perfect for a full day out shopping, dining and enjoying leisure activities.

For excellent value weekend parking, try Townfield Street (next to the railway station) which is perfect for West End shopping, offering unique restaurants and boutiques and within a couple of minutes’ walk from the High Street. Townfield Street is only £2.50 per day on weekends and Baddow Road (near the Odeon Roundabout) is priced at only £4.50 a day, for weekend parking.

For a fun day out why not visit a show at the Chelmsford City Theatres, next to the Fairfield Road car park (on Coval Lane). Chelmsford Council is also offering three lucky winners with the chance of winning free parking for all theatre productions for the first three months of 2015.

To assist your daily commute check out Chelmsford City Council’s season tickets which offer great value for money.

Details about Premium Season Tickets, Annual 7 Permits and Business Permits can be found at www.chelmsford.gov.uk/parking.

Finally beat the January blues with Chelmsford City Council’s promotional January sales.