Our picturesque seaside town has been ruined by ‘eye-burning’ mystery smell for YEARS – so why hasn’t council solved it?

A SIMPLE journey for the weekly shop in Brightlinsea is a daunting task for its fed-up residents – and it’s not just because of rising supermarket prices.

In fact, it is mainly down to a mysterious foul smell that has plagued the pretty Essex seaside town for years on end.

Famed for its long rows of beach huts, a small port and an annual sailing event, the area has been dealing with an awful “eye-burning” stench that has locals with red faces and feeling physically sick.

When The Sun visited on a mild afternoon, the pong was evident, although residents were quick to point out it gets much, much worse – to the point where those living near its epicentre have to close their windows even in the baking hot summer months.

Although they have tried on numerous occasions to get the deplorable scent investigated, they say their calls have fallen on deaf ears.