VOTERS this week face the unusual prospect of battling their way to the polls in adverse weather conditions.

To help prevent a chill in turnout, a parking app is offering them free parking on election day.

JustPark is allowing customers 30 minutes of free parking in its spaces near polling stations via a dedicated page on its website.

The election day page allows users to search for parking spaces near their polling station and reserve a free space for half an hour.

Research for JustPark found that 20% more people are planning to travel by car to place their vote for this election.

Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson, who launched the JustPark offer, said: “Being able to park, free of charge, close to the polling station will make a significant contribution to voter turnout."

To access 30 minutes of free parking on December 12, visit https://www.justpark.com/about/justpark-and-vote-2019/