One problem St Leonards has had, and has dealt with effectively is that of street drinkers or drunks.

However any actions at the drinkers themselves are not amazingly effective on their own without the rest of the community playing it’s part.

This is why it is sad to see drunks and beggars gathering outside the shops that sell them the booze, and those shops, sometimes, selling illegally: either to people with ASBOS, people who are drunk, minors and selling illegal booze. Norman Road is largely clear of this now, with exceptions, and it’s sad to see it happening elsewhere on the front.

Councillor Birch had details in his newsletter and we hope that effective action is taken to stop any proliferation of dodgy booze and street drinkers.