A few weeks ago I highlighted the persecution of Connaught Avenue businesses by do-gooders representing Frinton groups.

Councillor Terry Allen seems prominent in this action, but he surely is not alone. I wonder who else is involved and who they represent.

What is needed as a starting point is a recognition that Connaught Avenue is now a fairly ordinary shopping street.

It retains a certain charm, but has lost the high end businesses that used to bring in the crowds.

Traders are now putting tables in the avenue. Essex County Council, it seems, would back a cafe culture in its plan.

The do-gooders see the downfall of this idea: It will encourage people to drink alchohol on the street.

It is not clear how tables encourage such disgusting habits. Perhaps the very sight of a plastic chair brings on the desire to drink intoxicating liquids.

In Belgium and France and many other places, it is treated as an asset. Why should Frinton be any different?

The difference is it is encouraged abroad.

People should be encouraging businesses, not restricting them. Until the mood changes, there will be more closures.

These do-gooders put themselves forward as the saviours of the town’s heritage when they are, in fact, destroying many chances of survival.

Those of you who remember good businesses disappearing should let their voices be heard. It may stop the decline.

Do not depend on Essex County Council for relief.

I have seen many multimillion pound plans for Frinton. I have seen many committees formed to ensure best outcome, but in the end nothing happened of note. This will probably be the same – after all Jaywick needs the money much more.

Malcolm Chapman
Cloes Lane
Clacton