Letters: Citizen Power Over Marina Appeal
Early in November Explore Living’s appeal, to try and overturn Brighton & Hove City Council’s decision to refuse Planning Permission for their development in the Marina, begins at the Brighton Centre.
At the beginning of September a local citizen, Bill Impey, started a petition against the potential loss of the views of our white cliffs, the downland coming down to the sea and the settings of the Listed Regency buildings, should these towers be built. He, and a small group, stood on the pavement collecting signatures from passers-by, both locals and tourist with amazing results. Petition forms were emailed out to a network and REGENCY magazine delivered them in relevant places.
In less than a month many thousands of signatures have been collected and the word spread across the country – even to the USA from where a former resident airmailed a petition form. Forms were posted in from all over the country. We honestly didn’t expect such an overwhelming response.
Several delegates from the Labour Party Conference signed and were amazed that this development had ever been allowed to go forward. They obviously preferred our lovely seafront on a warm sunny lunchtime to the Conference Centre.
All the forms have now been sent to the Inspectorate to meet their deadline and I would like to thank everyone who helped make this important Petition so successful. We hope it will make a difference. Our views are our heritage.
Stella McCrickard
Lewes Crescent
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