THERE will be some extra parking spaces available for Bexleyheath shoppers this Christmas.

From Monday (13th) Bexley Council will be unlocking the barriers at its civic offices car park behind Bexleyheath Broadway, until January 3.

The car park, normally reserved for councillors and senior council staff will be subject to the same parking charges as the rest of the car park, costing 80p for an hour or providing four hours parking for £1.70.

It has 160 spaces and is covered by CCTV.

And if you want to leave your car there overnight for your Christmas party, 24 hours’ parking costs £5.10.