Footfall in Lancaster in 2023 increased compared to the previous year as the city centre continues to recover from the Covid pandemic.
Lancaster BID announced that year-round footfall in Lancaster city centre rose by 1.5 per cent from the previous year.
They also said footfall figures in Lancaster increased by 2.1 per cent in December, compared to 2022.
"Despite the cost of living challenges meaning tough times for many businesses, Lancaster continues to perform strongly," said a Lancaster BID spokesperson.
"Lancaster has also continued to recover better from the pandemic in comparison to the rest of the UK.
"Although Lancaster footfall is still 7.8 per cent below the level in 2019, this compares very favourably with an average annual reduction of 13.5 per cent across the whole UK and 15.8 per cent across the North and Yorkshire."
Lancaster BID (Business Improvement District) is an independent company representing and championing city centre businesses.
The latest data by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic IQ shows that overall footfall in the UK's cities fell in December.
Total footfall dropped five per cent in the five weeks to December 30, down from a 1.7 per cent fall in November.
However, research from analyst firm MRI Software said footfall across the UK increased 6.1 per cent last month on November’s figures, and footfall across all retail destinations went up 0.2 per cent including a 1.2 per cent rise on high streets.
Praise for Lancaster and Morecambe youngsters who took part in 'tongue movement' project
Clinic where students offer free legal advice to reopen at Lancaster University
Lines reopen after train derailment on Scotland-London line
Police arrest two and seize illegal bike in Morecambe
ITV commissions sixth series of Morecambe crime drama The Bay
E-bike shop moves from Lancaster to new Carnforth showroom
Lancaster workshop to tackle the issue of drink and needle spiking
Morecambe raw feeds shop up for three 'Animal Star' awards
Two new festivals proposed for Morecambe entertainment venue the Platform
Second day of disruption as work continues after train derails in Cumbria
Morecambe lifeboat crew’s swift response rescues swimmer ‘being swept dangerously out to sea’
'Street Meets' announced to answer your questions amid new wheelie bin roll-out
Campaign group welcomes new "life changing" bus service to Morecambe
Lancaster prison worker jailed for drug offences
Major disruption as train derails on West Coast Main Line
Talks begin for events to mark Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday
Lancaster music venue due to shut will now stay open "well into 2026"
Halloween What's On Guide
LISTEN: Launch of new group in Morecambe to help with gambling addiction
LISTEN: New centre for people with disabilities to open in historic Lancaster location
