I agree with Terrance Sinnott (Letters, June 1). A few weeks ago Brighton and Hove City Council had no money to spare, having to make cuts here, there and everywhere.

The result was one of the largest increases in council tax in the country. Now we have a £25,000 increase for the chief executive David Panter, a £26,000 gift to Gay Pride and a hike in expenses for councillors.

-D. Moore, Brighton