MORE spaces in Ilkley's Central South Hawksworth Street car park are to be freed for use by shoppers and daytrippers on weekends.

Ward councillor, Martin Smith (Con, Ilkley) says the 24 parking spaces for contractors close to the rear of Bettys Cafe Tearooms will now be made available for the general public on Saturdays and Sundays. Normal parking charges will apply to the spaces. Cllr Smith says the move follows lengthy negotiations he has been having with Bradford Council.