The council has announced that the car park will close completely from October 6 until January 2026 while the council carries out further “extensive repairs”. A spokesperson said: “Business Parking Permits for £1.57 per day and 1 hour free parking for shoppers. “With the closure of the multistorey car park in a few days for repairs, local businesses are being offered over 100 monthly parking permits at The Shires Shopping Centre. The announcement has sparked concern among residents that a vital resource would be taken away from them with the loss of free parking. Many expressed concern that a covenant had been agreed that gave the parking spaces to the people of Trowbridge.