FIRSTLY as a Leigh resident for more than 30 years but also as a worker and employer in the area, I welcome the investment into Leigh town centre.

I do feel this is long overdue.

My fear though is while all this will most certainly improve the shoppers experience in Leigh, it will be pointless if they continue to house a recovery centre for drug users on Bradshawgate that I noticed was conveniently missed from the artists impression.

I hope common sense prevails.

I would suggest that relocating the methadone centre would be the best place to start.

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