EXTENSIVE resurfacing of Lancaster's pedestrianised city centre is to start soon.

The scheme is due to commence in New Street before Christmas, moving to Market Street in the New Year.

It will involve the removal of the flagged areas in the carriageways which will be replaced with blocks similar to those used in Church Street.

The current surface treatment was created in the 1970's and some 30 years on, after enduring the activity on two of the busiest streets in the city centre, it is beginning to show its age and is in need of replacement.

Shopkeepers have been alerted to the pending works and revised arrangements in that period.