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Chapel Street in Leigh is bursting with barbershops, vape shops, and dollar stores—but locals are pushing back, demanding a more diverse, family-friendly town center. Under current rules, businesses can easily switch to similar uses without community input, leaving neighborhoods stuck with repetitive retail. Residents recall a more vibrant past with car showrooms and lively spots, now overshadowed by saturation. As the council weighs a new barbershop application, they’re balancing community feedback and planning policies to steer the street toward true vibrancy—not just more of the same.

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