I recently saw my friend apply for a residents’ parking permit in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

It was £119 for 12 months. Very reasonable some might think – but £497 for a second permit!

I bet it won’t matter which way you vote at the next election as all major parties will try to bring a similar scheme into Brighton within the next five years.

So, if you’re voting Red, Blue or Purple, ask your prospective councillor if they have plans to bring in a similar scheme.

(I haven’t included the Greens as we all know what plug hole they are headed for).

Greg Cooke,
Southdown Avenue,
Brighton