Shrewsbury town center witnessed its highest footfall in five years, with business leaders attributing the surge to new businesses, media coverage, and local events.
Shrewsbury had a record-breaking weekend with footfall counters recording the highest number of visitors in the town centre for five years. Business leaders said the rise was down to a variety of factors, including the opening of a number of new businesses and the buzz created by positive media coverage. Seb Slater, executive director of Shrewsbury BID, said footfall figures were very welcome following a tough period for town centre businesses due to flooding and poor weather.
He added: “The combined footfall figure of 56,670 across our two counters in High Street and Pride Hill on Saturday was the highest daily figure since Christmas 2019, before the Covid pandemic in the following March. “The figure of 20,493 for High Street on Saturday was the highest daily count ever recorded since the cameras were installed in 2015. “It was great to see the town centre so busy at what is an absolutely vital time for traders, and we would urge people to continue to support their local high street in the run-up to Christmas. “It’s always difficult to pinpoint the reasons for fluctuations in footfall, but the boost is likely to be down to a combination of factors such as the popular Made in Shropshire Fair taking place in The Square on Saturday, a clutch of new businesses opening their doors in recent weeks, and a fantastic piece in The Telegraph which named Shrewsbury as the best high street in the UK. “With Park and Ride fares currently reduced to £1 for a return, it’s a great time to come into Shrewsbury to support local businesses and enjoy the wonderful festive atmosphere in the town centr
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