Since moving to Brighton, I have been impressed by how well the council keeps on top of the rubbish problem created by seagulls.

But I am unimpressed by the pilot scheme for the setting up of rubbish deposit areas in public car parks in the city centre.

I think I am a resident of the pilot scheme area but I have received no word as to the reduction in my council tax bill for transporting my own rubbish.

As fewer collection vehicles and staff will be required, surely this method will cost less, so why should I pay the same council tax rate as residents living outside the pilot scheme area who still get their rubbish collected?

This is discrimination. Like most people who live in the city centre, I do not own a car so there is also the issue of the type of bags I will require to transport my rubbish - normal black sacks are not designed for the purpose.

Although fit and healthy, I don't think I could carry a week's rubbish very far even in a suitable bag, so what about the elderly or infirm?

Will the council run free buses to rubbish deposit centres or are we expected to take our rubbish to the depository every day in a carrier bag?

If so, where will I find this extra time in my 12-hour commuter day? I already have my shopping delivered, so perhaps a budding entrepreneur could help?

Maybe the council should just send out refuse collection teams instead?

My bet is that it will be forced to do so within a month of such a scheme commencing to clear the streets of abandoned black sacks.

-Louisa Nunn, Brighton