With regards to Rayleigh specifically as the district's principal town centre, it will be important for the plan to support and protect a diverse range of uses to preserve its function and vitality. Leisure and cultural facilities are increasingly being seen as vital to supporting town centres and maintaining footfall. To that end Mill Hall provides an important role, facilitating larger events including theatre, comedy and live music. These draw people into the town centre which in turn benefits other businesses. However the presence of Mill Hall appears to have been overlooked; it is omitted from Figure 38 despite its scale and importance within the town centre. A number of the options outlined have a role to play, but it must be ensured that community and cultural facilities are appropriately planned for and considered as an integral element of the overall town centre mix.