THE Housing Development Board has allowed controversial valet services at Holland Village to continue over the weekend, but patrons and business owners are concerned about what will happen after they close Sunday night.

Some bar and restaurant goers told The Straits Times they would think twice about going to the area - which some said has a shortage of lots - if there was no-one around to park their cars.

That is the worst-case scenario for businesses, who have deals with two valet companies that operate out of an HDB carpark.

It has been a roller-coaster ride for the valet companies, who were told on Monday to shut down after several years in business.

The valets still showed up for work on Tuesday and Wednesday defying HDB wardens sent to police them.

Late on Thursday night, following an appeal by one operator, Sakthya Services, authorities decided to extend the deadline through the weekend.

Read the full story in Saturday's edition of The Straits Times.