MP objects to plans for new Leigh barber amid concerns over town centre diversity

Why does one street in Leigh town centre have seven barber shops?

Plans to open a seventh barbershop within a half-mile stretch of road have sparked debate about the future of a town centre. Farhad Hassan said he had applied to convert a former dog-grooming salon on Chapel Street in Leigh, Greater Manchester, because he knew the trade, having worked in the industry for about 10 years, and he had an existing customer base. But Josh Brown, who co-owns nearby Nellie’s Bistro, said local people “just need somethin…

MP objects to plans for new Leigh barber amid concerns over town centre diversity

Leigh MP Jo Platt has objected to plans for a new barber shop on one of the town’s high streets, arguing the proposal would add to an already…