READERS have reacted to plans to impose a BBQ ban in a bid to reduce the city’s carbon emissions.

A new plan sets the direction for action on climate change by Brighton and Hove City Council to “accelerate the city’s transition to carbon neutrality by 2030”.

Included within it were proposals to invest in walking and cycling, replace street lighting with LEDs and a BBQ ban across parks and beaches.

The report proposed that “subject to consultation” the council would “end the use of single use BBQs on the beach and in parks and open spaces”.

Readers have reacted to a BBQ ban on Brighton and Hove seafront

Readers have reacted to a BBQ ban on Brighton and Hove seafront

Readers were asked on social media what they thought of the plan.

One said: “People like BBQs, after the last couple of years we've had, you can't take that away from people.

“A little bit of smoke from a BBQ can't really have that much impact compared to.. say, the incinerator up the road at Newhaven, or the power station at Shoreham.”

Another said: “The insanity on banning BBQs is just unbelievable. This will make zero difference.

“Getting industry in the city to dim the lights in all office blocks in any city for an hour will save more carbon than all the BBQs in the UK combined.”

“What a boring world we are walking into,” remarked another.

Some readers thought the plan would be good for the safety and convenience of people on the beach.

Readers have reacted to a BBQ ban on Brighton and Hove seafront

Readers have reacted to a BBQ ban on Brighton and Hove seafront

One said: “BBQs on the beach can be dangerous the heat in the pebbles can give you a very bad burn if you walk on them without shoes.”

Another said: “I’m 100 per cent behind BBQ ban.

“There is just not enough space to have a BBQ without it spoiling it for others who chose not to have a BBQ.

“As compromise designate a specific area to have them.”

Forecasts show the city will still be emitting just under 600 thousand tonnes of CO2 by 2030 – well above the council’s target of about 250 thousand tonnes.

The 2030 Carbon Neutral Programme being presented to councillors made a raft of recommendations.

The plan sets the direction for action on climate change by the council Brighton and Hove for the next decade, focussing on social justice and future generations alongside rapid decarbonisation to accelerate the city’s transition to carbon neutrality by 2030.

A reader said: “A BBQ ban is a step to far.

“Brighton has always been about fun and a place that is tolerant and welcoming to everyone.”