But a new bandstand might help to liven up Burnham Market and drag it out of the doldrums, according to a report to parish councillors.

It complains even the second homes hotspot known as Chelsea-on-Sea for the number of well-heeled Londoners it attracts is falling on hard times.

Fewer people are visiting the village and they're spending less (Image: Matthew Usher)

"The busy season is shortening, we’ve seen reduced mid-week footfall and people aren’t spending as long in the village," it says.

"We are known for our shops,........

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