How the councillors voted - 2006

The city council's policy and resources committee voted in favour of revised plans for the King Alfred development on October 6. Frank Gehry's plans for the king Alfred should now go on to reach the planning stage.

Find below a list of what the councillors voted and what they said before the crucial vote.

What was said before the vote: "I'm still very concerned about it and have never been convinced by this development. I'm going into the meeting with an open mind but provisionally I'm against."

What was said before the vote: "I'm desperately hoping that those who are saying they are against will look at the bigger picture and vote for the confidence of the city."

What was said before the vote: "I shall be waiting for the presentation but basically voting in favour as we feel for it to be pulled at this stage could put the council into financial difficulty."

What was said before the vote: "I think it will be the best thing that could happen to Hove, where homes are desperately needed."

What was said before the vote: "I will be voting for the sports centre and the much-needed affordable housing.

What was said before the vote: "Naturally I shall be supporting it because it is a fantastic project that will move the city forward. Frank Gehry is designing for Paris, how could we turn him down?"

What was said before the vote: "At the moment I've got an open mind on it, although I'm not sure they aren't trying to cram too much on to that site."

What was said before the vote: "I'm quite eager to see King Alfred developed and as I understand it there are no major changes in this proposal. I voted in favour last time so I think I will be voting for it."

What was said before the vote: Not available for comment

What was said before the vote: "I'm supporting it. It pushes all the right buttons and will benefit the community."

What was said before the vote: "Some of the final implications are not known so I'll have to consider all the material and then decide."

What was said before the vote: "Certainly as it presently stands, I'll ve voting against it."

What was said before the vote:"I've seen nothing at all to change my mind. I think it is a gross over-development and a disaster for local residents."

What was said before the vote: Not available for comment

What was said before the vote: "I think everybody now is getting totally fed up with the King Alfred. Every time it comes back it's bigger with less affordable housing and less note taken of the things that concern us."