Free festive parking has been confirmed for East Dunbartonshire town centres.

Fees are being suspended in the Council's car parks on the four Saturdays leading up to Christmas.

This means no costs if you're driving to Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch or Milngavie for shopping or to enjoy a bite to eat on December 2, 9, 16, and 23.

Councillor Paul Ferretti, Convener of the Council’s Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Committee, said: "We will once again be suspending charges in our town centre car parks on the four Saturdays leading up to Christmas Day.

“If you're out and about then please support local shops, hospitality venues, and service providers if you can.

“Appropriately, the first day of suspended charges is December, 2 - which is Small Business Saturday.”

The Council's community and parking wardens will still be enforcing parking regulations and restrictions for any vehicles parked inappropriately.

This will apply on and off street which will include Blue Badge misuse for the Saturdays when charges are suspended.

The Council is also supporting the Scotland Loves Local campaign - which includes the East Dunbartonshire Gift Card - led by Scotland's Towns Partnership.

For more information on the card, visit https://scotlandgiftslocal.com/product/east-dunbartonshire-gift-card

The Scotland Loves Local East Dunbartonshire Gift Card could help support businesses in your community while treating a friend or loved one.

Visit https://scotlandgiftslocal.com/product/east-dunbartonshire-gift-card for more information on how to buy and spend.

To register your business to accept the card, go to www.lovelocal.scot/giftcard