To attract tourists, snack bars, chip shops, and ice cream vans have been banned in the town in Britain

The picturesque seaside town of Frinton, located north of Clacton-on-Sea, surprises visitors with its strict rules. Just imagine, until 1992, fish and chip shops were banned from the area for fear that they might "bring down the tone" of the neighborhood.

The quiet community of Frinton wanted to distance itself from traditional seaside entertainment because they believed it would help attract more visitors. The town still has only one pub, which was opened two decades ago," writes TheSun.

Councillor Nick Turner has stated that the community is not prepared to alter its renowned image as a tranquil summer destination. Turner expressed this sentiment to Essex Live: "It's not that people didn't want to drink alcohol; it's that not having a pub was our unique advantage and part of our character. Because we didn't have one, it was one of the things that made Frinton individual. People come to Frinton because they like it here. It's not a place to go through; it's a place to come to."

He further commented: "There is no shortage of places to drink. We have three sports clubs - golf, cricket, and tennis - and a wonderful memorial club.

Additionally, fish and chips were not sold on the beach in this town, and there were no ice cream trucks. Today, this ban is no longer in effect.

According to EssexLive journalists who visited the town earlier this year, the reason for such strict rules lies with the town council. Maxine Collins, 52, owner of one of the newest fish and chip shops, Pier One, stated that the council is very strict about which businesses are allowed in Frinton.

She stated: "The council was apprehensive about Sainsbury's because it had an orange sign. Sainsbury's couldn't come here until they changed their sign."

"No construction work may commence until samples of tiles and bricks (...) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority."

Currently, local councillors have voted to increase taxes on properties that are not occupied full-time from 2025, as reported by The Telegraph. The purpose of the 100 percent tax increase is to dissuade outsiders from purchasing vacation homes in the Tendring area, where Frinton is located in Essex.

Frinton is one of the first places in the country to utilize new powers granted to local councillors, enabling them to take this action. However, it also serves as a means to regulate who can move into the town, both individuals and businesses.