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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 – bri...

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 – bri...

Senior Tory councillors insisted election night was “beyond their wildest dreams” as the party won three seats. Discussions are now in full swing over forming a coalition with 23 seats in the borough now blue and leader Tony Cox confident of achieving a Tory minority administration. The party sits three seats short of having full control of the council. Mr Cox said: “The polls show this administration has been rejected. Residents don’t want the Independents propping up the council any more. “They’ve made no gain, and they’ve eroded the lead they’ve had. “What’s...

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 followin...

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 followin...