Les Sibley, an Independent Bicester Town and Cherwell District councillor, hopes to introduce two hours free parking in five district-run car parks across the town centre. "I think proposing to bring free parking is a start which will increase the footfall and bring the much-needed people back." Claremont car park (Image: Newsquest)"I've seen the decline and it's only getting worse", said the Bicester-born 78-year-old said. The plans mirror what is currently in place in Sainsbury's Pioneer Square car park, where parking is already free for two hours. "Council-run car parks in Cherwell district are competitively priced, and we work to ensure that they remain affordable.