Plans to increase Christmas footfall in place

With 86 days left until Christmas plans are in place to help attract more people to shop locally.  

 

This year a new 'Stocking Fillers Fair' will be held, showcasing a range of last-minute handmade items.

 

Street performers and buskers are also being encouraged to sign up for a pitch - development manager Chris Pycroft says it's about doing something different: 

 

 

However Chris says some traders are sceptical about the initiatives: