Leigh resident Neil Gracie said: “I would prefer if we could keep the local banks but I don’t mind that. “I’m happy to see any business open. I think I would rather a cafe with seating outside because that’s more social but if it keeps the economy going I’m all for it.” Ron Sverdloff, who lives on High Street, added: “We have got to face reality. A lot of shops are becoming empty. “It seems all town centres are becoming dining centres, but if it helps the economy I’m all for it. “Any business that can make a go of things and contribute to the chancellor – brilliant.
Leigh resident Neil Gracie said: “I would prefer if we could keep the local banks but I don’t mind that. “I’m happy to see any business open. I think I would rather a cafe with seating outside because that’s more social but if it keeps the economy going I’m all for it.” Ron Sverdloff, who lives on High Street, added: “We have got to face reality. A lot of shops are becoming empty. “It seems all town centres are becoming dining centres, but if it helps the economy I’m all for it. “Any business that can make a go of things and contribute to the chancellor – brilliant.
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URINE lined the streets while broken bottles were left scattered across Old Leigh following yet another night of chaos for the town. Leigh councillor Carole Mulroney is now calling for a dispersal order to be put in place every weekend throughout the summer, covering the town from Friday to Sunday along with bank holiday Mondays. It’s hoped the move will deter the repeated onslaught suffered by the community with Leigh having been plagued with gang fights, drug dealing and drunken youths causing mayhem. It comes after yet another dispersal zone was imposed in Leigh Old Town following anti-social behaviour and people refusing to leave the area.
URINE lined the streets while broken bottles were left scattered across Old Leigh following yet another night of chaos for the town. Leigh councillor Carole Mulroney is now calling for a dispersal order to be put in place every weekend throughout the summer, covering the town from Friday to Sunday along with bank holiday Mondays. It’s hoped the move will deter the repeated onslaught suffered by the community with Leigh having been plagued with gang fights, drug dealing and drunken youths causing mayhem. It comes after yet another dispersal zone was imposed in Leigh Old Town following anti-social behaviour and people refusing to leave the area.