Leigh’s Carolyne Goodall, 52, a mum-of-four, said: “If I hear something has happened, I ring him straightaway. “I do worry about him being in Leigh all the time.This is a step in the right direction though but I don’t think it will solve everything. “I would like to see the £100 fine increased, possibly to even something like £500.” Failure to pay the £100 fines within 14 days could lead to prosecution. A series of dispersal orders have been introduced across Old Leigh in recent months. While 15 teenagers from two gangs which police believe could possibly be linked to two murder investigations, were banned from entering parts of Southend, Rayleigh and Leigh.
A FORMER bank is set to be transformed into a new pizza restaurant in the heart of Leigh. Plans have been submitted to convert the former Lloyds on Leigh’s Broadway. The bank is one of many that have closed in the town. In May 2019 Lloyds bank announced it would close three days a week before closing for good before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. BDA Architecture have now lodged plans on behalf of brand Pizza Pizza. The application lays out plans to build a single storey rear extension, install a flue and a new shop sign on the front. Leigh resident Neil Gracie said: “I would prefer if we could keep the local banks but I don’t mind that.
A FORMER bank is set to be transformed into a new pizza restaurant in the heart of Leigh. Plans have been submitted to convert the former Lloyds on Leigh’s Broadway. The bank is one of many that have closed in the town. In May 2019 Lloyds bank announced it would close three days a week before closing for good before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. BDA Architecture have now lodged plans on behalf of brand Pizza Pizza. The application lays out plans to build a single storey rear extension, install a flue and a new shop sign on the front. Leigh resident Neil Gracie said: “I would prefer if we could keep the local banks but I don’t mind that.