![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/residents-of-uks-unhappiest-place-defend-their-neighbourhood-as-it-has-potential/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Melton.jpg&description=People living in Melton, Leicestershire, disagreed with an Office for National Statistics survey which ranked the borough as the most unhappy place in the UK - and said the area has potential Residents have defended their local borough after it was ranked the "most unhappy place" in the UK in a new survey. People living in Melton, Leicestershire, spoke out after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) ranked the area 393rd out of 393 local authorities in the country in a poll looking into anxiety levels, happiness and general satisfaction with life. While most people agreed that the area needs some improvements, many told LeicestershireLive they found the ONS assessment too harsh. Louise James, 56, has lived in the town all of her life, and thinks the borough's town and villages are far from the worst the country has to offer. She said: "I was born and bred here, I think the town has a lot going for it. "Yes, there are lots of empty shops - but people are quick to complain but slow to try and do something about it. There's still pork pies, stilton cheese, and the Stockyard being developed which will provide a lot of future trade and appeal for the town. "I think it's the lowest scoring because of the town centre. There's not a lot going for young people really beyond some bars. "But then again you have Leicester 30 minutes down the road. Also, you have Rutland nearby for days out, so there are options. "Traffic is another problem, too, though. The ring road should help to address this but right now we're seeing a lot of homes being built but no extra facilities or infrastructure to support them. "We only have one GP for the time being, too, which doesn't help things. Everyone always complains about not being able to see their doctor and the nearest hospitals are at Leicester and Nottingham. "But I don't think it's fair to write it off - there's millions being spent on the town over the next few years. There's potential for Melton." Simon Rhodes, 59, lives and works){kind=link}
People living in Melton, Leicestershire, disagreed with an Office for National Statistics survey which ranked the borough as the most unhappy place in the UK – and said the area has potential
Residents have defended their local borough after it was ranked the “most unhappy place” in the UK in a new survey.
People living in Melton, Leicestershire, spoke out after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) ranked the area 393rd out of 393 local authorities in the country in a poll looking into anxiety levels, happiness and general satisfaction with life.
While most people agreed that the area needs some improvements, many told LeicestershireLive they found the ONS assessment too harsh.
Louise James, 56, has lived in the town all of her life, and thinks the borough’s town and villages are far from the worst the country has to offer.