I believe Stanmer House was purchased for the residents of Brighton, now Brighton, Hove and Portslade, so why are the people of Brighton, Hove and Portslade not asked about the future of such an important building?

For what reason can a company (Cherrywood) come along and take on the responsibility for the maintenance, when it should be the elected parties' responsibility for all council-owned property, Brighton and Hove City Council being the elected party?

Cherrywood wishes to build nine or ten houses in Stanmer Park, adjacent to Stanmer House, in exchange for the maintenance and use of our Stanmer House.

How would this venture benefit the residents of Brighton, Hove and Portslade?

-G Brooker, Haig Avenue, Coldean