Chris Smith of Christoph s Crepes in the Norwich Lanes
- Credit: DENISE BRADLEY/Archant2021
Independent businesses are gearing up for a surge in footfall come freedom day but are asking for patience when it comes to the dreaded question of face coverings.
Norwich Lanes were buzzing on Friday, as the weather finally started to resemble summer.
Chris Smith, 39, who runs Christophe s Crepes on Pottergate, is beyond excited for the return to normality.
Chris Smith of Christoph s Crepes in the Norwich Lanes. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY
- Credit: DENISE BRADLEY/Archant2021 We want shops to be open and for the city to be open, he said, because that s when people come and visit us.
Independent businesses are urging people to shop local and keep the Norwich pound strong as more people venture into the city as the Norwich Evening News launches its Summer in the City campaign.
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