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Matt Dent, councillor of the Kursaal ward, said: “It’s frightening and really quite intimating. “It’s got worse as we have come out of lockdown. It’s happening every summer, and has been for years. It’s a major issue at the moment. “A ban on alcohol could be the way forward and make all the difference.” Mr Dent told the Echo that groups of people drink alcohol all day on the mound, before “getting rowdy.” At a council meeting last week, Martin Terry, councillor in charge of community safety, agreed to investigate. Councillor Terry said: “I’ve agreed to have a look at it. It’s an ongoing problem.
Delighted business owners agree with its ranking, saying the town has so much to offer. Sara Welton, who owns Sara’s Tea Garden in Old Leigh, said: “It’s just a happy place to live, it’s by the sea it’s a very easy commute to London and it’s got a lot going for it. “I live in Leigh and I love where we live, we’re very lucky to have a property that overlooks the sea. I like the vibe of Leigh it’s a very friendly place and there’s lots of places to go and there’s lots of places to eat.