Sue Paskins, of Save Our Seafront, is quoted saying Brighton and Hove City Council believes the West Pier needs a big building to attract visitors (January 30).

This is not our view. The buildings are needed to generate revenue to maintain the pier for at least the next century.

There is not enough space on the pier itself for activities that will generate that income.

-Coun Ken Bodfish, Leader, Brighton and Hove City Council