Angels help Leamington Spa shoppers avoid parking fines

[dutchman]

A flock of "angels" has been recruited by traders to help shoppers avoid parking fines while Christmas shopping.



The heavenly host of four will patrol the streets of Leamington Spa to direct motorists to spaces, help with change and even add 20p to the meter if a car is about to go over its allocated time.

Equipped with trumpets, they have said they will also blow their horns if they spot a traffic warden approaching.

The angelic duties get under way on Thursday.

The idea came from the local Business Improvement District (BID) partnership.

Organisers said the aim is "to generally add a little bit of cheer into the day of shoppers" as well as boost trade.